If he leads the Spade King, South takes the Ace, and the Right guarantees the bid. This hand drew a lot of analysis, as the crestfallen South player realized his error. Here are the answers to the questions from the Euchre Variations and Hand of the Month article . Any trump lead is useless, as South will win, and exit with a minor suit Ace. He cannot win three tricks unless South makes a mistake.
Proper play ensures success in all variations.
These are the hands which require a modicum amount of planning, and not the impulsive play of high trump. 2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.