The Schnapsen Log
Rags and Riches
Martin Tompa
You are playing your favorite game against your favorite buddy Peter in your favorite hangout, the Café Abeles. You’ve recouped some of your losses, coming from a depressing game point score of 1:6 a few deals earlier to your present score of 1:2. Can you possibly continue making the right decisions and go on to win this close game?
Unseen cards:
♠ ATJ
♥ —
♣ TK
♦ AYour cards:
♠ —
♥ TQJ
♣ AQ
♦ —Trump: ♣J
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Peter 1, You 2
Trick points: Peter 26, You 15
On lead: You
You have only 15 trick points and are staring at some more ragged looking cards in your hand. The majority of aces and tens appear to be in Peter’s hand. What should you do at this point? When you think you have a good plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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