The Schnapsen Log
Measure Twice, Act Once
Martin Tompa
The whole family has taken a mid-afternoon break for coffee, cake, and camaraderie. Nourished and refreshed, you and Emmi return to the card table to finish the game. In the very first deal, you find yourself in this position:
Unseen cards:
♠ TK
♥ TK
♣ Q
♦ AYour cards:
♠ Q
♥ Q
♣ TK
♦ QTrump: ♣J
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Emmi 2, You 4
Trick points: Emmi 32, You 21
On lead: Emmi
Emmi pauses to think, then leads ♥K. Plan your play. When you think you’ve come up with a good plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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