The Schnapsen Log
February 16, 2013
On a Wing and a Prayer
Martin Tompa
You are wrapped in the warmth of the Café Abeles, on your second steaming cup of Kaffee mit Schlag, playing against your good buddy Peter. Your have only one care in the world: playing you cards in the best order possible. Here is your position:
Unseen cards:
♠ KJ
♥ AQ
♣ —
♦ KQYour cards:
♠ —
♥ J
♣ ATK
♦ ATrump: ♦J
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Peter 5, You 2
Trick points: Peter 46, You 47
On lead: You
Both you and Peter are within striking distance of 66. What do you think of your prospects? Plan your play. When you think you have the best plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
© 2013 Martin Tompa. All rights reserved.
