Both players passed, so this is the Dodge Round, trick 1. You are the Forehand and lead. No reveal sent a Tarok or a King into either hand.
P2Dealer
15 cards
Your face-up pile cards
Your opponent's face-up pile cards
Your hand
You want to lose this trick. Which card is sure to lose it?
Answer
The 3
. The 1 on your opponent’s pile makes them follow Hearts, and in the Dodge Round the Rising Rule makes them beat your card when they can: the 1 always can. The 2
wins if their only Diamonds are the 4 and the 3, and the IV wins if they hold no higher Tarok. The 9
wins if the 8 on their pile is their only Spade.
. The 1 on your opponent’s pile makes them follow Hearts, and in the Dodge Round the Rising Rule makes them beat your card when they can: the 1 always can. The 2 wins if their only Diamonds are the 4 and the 3, and the IV wins if they hold no higher Tarok. The 9 wins if the 8 on their pile is their only Spade.Rule: If you cannot follow the led suit from your hand but a card of that suit lies face-up on one of your piles, you must play it from there. 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.