The Schnapsen Log
July 5, 2014
The Big Trumps
Martin Tompa
You feel quite proud of yourself for keeping up with Uncle Tibor throughout the game, and the score is tied once again. How long can you maintain this level of concentration?
Unseen cards:
♠ K
♥ Q
♣ Q
♦ ATKYour cards:
♠ A
♥ AJ
♣ T
♦ QTrump: ♦J
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Tibor 3, You 3
Trick points: Tibor 39, You 27
On lead: You
Reviewing the cards that remain unseen, it is hard to miss the fact that they include the three big trumps. What will you do about it? When you think you have come up with a good plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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