Trick 3 of 10. You are P4 and play a Solo; you won the first two tricks, the second with the Skus, and lead.
P2Defender
8 cards
P1Forehand, Defender8 cards
P3Defender8 cards
Your hand
Pad
- Gone: Skus, VI, V, IV, K♣, Q♣, C♣, 10♣.
You want to win this trick, and your Moon must not be captured. Which card do you lead?
Answer
The XXI. With the Skus gone, nothing beats the Moon, and the Fairy Tale Trick needs the Skus in the trick. The XIX and the XVIII both lose to the XX, which is still out.
Rule: When you lead, choose a card that can win the trick if your contract needs tricks or Card Points, or one that is likely to lose it if your contract wants as few of them as possible.