The Schnapsen Log
Point of Order
Martin Tompa
It is a crystal clear Sunday afternoon and that means all your relatives are once again visiting. And, once again, you are sitting across the card table from your favorite Uncle Tibor, wrapped up in your favorite game. So far, Tibor has gotten the best of it.
Concealed cards:
♠ TQJ
♥ —
♣ A
♦ AJYour cards:
♠ AK
♥ A
♣ —
♦ TQTrump: ♥J
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Tibor 4, You 6
Trick points: Tibor 41, You 19
On lead: You
Tibor is well ahead in trick points, thanks to a club marriage declared earlier. You have every right to feel comfortable about the trump situation, but the situation in the other suits is murkier. What’s your prognosis? When you think you have come up with a good plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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