The Schnapsen Log

Thoughtful Actions

Martin Tompa

You have begun another game against Uncle Tibor. In the very first hand, you reach a point where some thought seems required.

Concealed cards:
♠ AQ
♥ Q
♣ TQ
♦ T

Your cards:
♠ K
♥ AJ
♣ K
♦ K

Trump: ♦J
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Tibor 7, You 7
Trick points: Tibor 33, You 20
On lead: Tibor

There have been no marriages declared and no trump exchange. Tibor does his fair share of thinking and then leads ♥Q.

This will be a two-part puzzle. For now, just decide what card you will play on this trick. When you have an answer, you are welcome to read my analysis. Once we have finished this trick, I will give you a second puzzle to work on.

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