The Schnapsen Log
October 8, 2019
How To Open a Suit
Martin Tompa
Here is another instance of perfect information, where the stock is exhausted and, because you have been keeping such good track of what cards have been played, you know exactly what cards Tibor has left in his hand. Such cases should be easy to play perfectly, right?
Tibor: (42 points)
♠ TQ
♥ T
♣ Q
♦ JYou: (27 points)
♠ AKJ
♥ —
♣ KJ
♦ —Trump: ♣
Stock: Exhausted
Game points: Tibor 2, You 5
On lead: Tibor
Tibor leads ♦J. You have no choice but to trump his lead, and then it looks as though you will have to open up the spade suit. When you have made your plan, you are welcome to read my analysis.
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