Exercise 1P17 Main


Drawing Trumps


 by Richard Pavlicek

Drawing trumps is as easy as sketching the President. In fact it’s the same! But at least it’s useful.
How would you play each of these trump suits? You may lead from either hand unless stated otherwise.
(Assume opponent follows suit with a low card)

1. S win max10 4 3 2
Table
K Q 9 6

Lead the and play the

2. S win 5A 4 3 2
Table
Q J 10 6 5

Lead the and play the

3. S win 5J 4 3 2
Table
North leads first
A K 7 6 5

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

4. S win max9 2
Table
Q J 6 5 4 3

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

 Quit

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5. S win maxQ 6
Table
K 9 8 5 4 3

Lead the and play the

6. S win max3 2
Table
A Q J 9 6 4

Lead the and play the

7. S win maxQ 4 3 2
Table
North leads first
A 8 7 6 5

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

8. S win maxA 3 2
Table
South leads first
K J 10 5 4

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

 Quit

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9. S win maxJ 9 3 2
Table
K 8 6 5 4

Lead the and play the

10. S win 44 3 2
Table
K J 10 9 6

Lead the and play the

11. S win 5Q 3 2
Table
South leads first
A K 10 9 8

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

12. S win 44 3 2
Table
A J 10 9 7

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

 Quit

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© 1990 Richard Pavlicek