Schnapsen Log Archives
Columns for October, 2012
Anything Else?
Martin Tompa
October 9, 2012
“You are playing as though you can see right through the backs of my cards tonight,” Katharina confides with some surprise in her voice . “Have I been careless about concealing my hand?”…
Intuition
Martin Tompa
October 14, 2012
At the Black Eagle Club, you are embroiled in the next match against the flamboyant and brilliant champion Katharina….
Where’s the Endplay?
Martin Tompa
October 21, 2012
You seem quite pleased with yourself for avoiding Katharina’s endplay in the previous deal. Let’s just see if you can do it again….
On the Brink of Success
Martin Tompa
October 23, 2012
Your match against the champion Katharina continues. You have done very well tonight, but Katharina seems unflappable. In the very next deal she eyes you coolly, waiting for your move….
Odds and Expectation
Martin Tompa
October 27, 2012
Unfortunately, luck was not with you in that last deal against Katharina in tonight’s tournament. Though you found the play with the best expected gain, the wrong card was face-down in the stock. As a result, Katharina is now only 1 game point from winning this match. The pressure is on….