The Schnapsen Log
March 7, 2013
To the Brave Go the Spoils
Martin Tompa
A warm fire, a piece of Linzertorte, coffee capped with whipped cream, a good friend across the table, and cards. Does life get any better?
“Hey, daydreamer,” Peter interrupts your pleasant thoughts. “It’s your lead.” You look down and recall the position you’re in:
Unseen cards:
♠ AK
♥ K
♣ AKQ
♦ —Your cards:
♠ TJ
♥ T
♣ —
♦ TJTrump: ♠Q
Stock: 1 face-down card
Game points: Peter 3, You 6
Trick points: Peter 37, You 29
On lead: You
This is one of those situations when being on lead is awkward. What’s your plan? When you think you have a good one, you are welcome to read my analysis.
© 2013 Martin Tompa. All rights reserved.
