Mastering Finesse in Card Games
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Definition
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A method of playing your cards to win a
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Key Question
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Trick one planning!
How many tricks do your need?
“Take All Your Chances” Eddie Kantor
Basic Finesse
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Practice Hands
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Delve into the art of finesse in card games through various techniques like basic finesse, double finesse, high card finesse, two-way finesse, deep finesse, and more. Understand the strategic play involved in outmaneuvering opponents using lower-ranking cards to secure tricks. Explore insights on maximizing success rates, developing good finesse habits, and leveraging key questions for planning your gameplay effectively.
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Finesse Finesse John Grossmann Co Front Range Bridge
Sources of Extra Tricks Sources of Extra Tricks Ruff losers Promotion Length Finesse End play 2
Definition Definition A method of playing your cards to win a trick with a card lower than your opponent s highest card! You seek to take advantage of favorably placed honors. 3
Key Question Key Question Trick one planning! How many tricks do your need? Take All Your Chances Eddie Kantor 4
Basic Finesse Basic Finesse 1. A Q x x Lead to Queen 50/50 2. K Q x x x x Lead to K, repeat to Q 3. K x x x Lead to King, 50/50 4. Q x x A x x Cash ace, lead to Queen 5. K J x A x x Cash ace, lead to Jack 5
Double Finesse Double Finesse A J T x x x x x Lead to Jack Cross back and lead to T A Q T x x x Lead to Ten, return and Lead to Queen 6
High Card High Card Finesse Finesse A x x Q J T Lead Q then J then Ten Duck unless King shows A J x x Q T 9 x Lead Queen, then T, then 9 Duck unless King shows 7
Two Way Two Way Finesse Finesse A T x K J x K T 9 x A J x x Does the bidding or cards give a clue? Try to get opponents to break this suit. 8
Deep Deep Finesse Finesse A Q 9 x x x If you need two tricks, desperate measures are needed. Lead low to nine, then lead to Queen 9
Odds of Success 50% One simple finesse 75% One of two finesses 25% Two of two 50% At least two of three finesses 10
Good Habits Good Habits Don t finesse because you know how, finesse with a purpose. Make the finesse your last choice. 11
Example A AQ8 QTxx Jxxx KTxx T Declarer xxx xxx KQxx Jxx T53 Axx Jxxx AKx Kxx QJx Axxx Duce Spade Lead Contract 3NT 12
Example B AJTx Kxxx xx Kxxx Kxx Declarer xx QJT AQTx JTxxx xx Ax xxxx AQ KQxxx xxxx Contract 4 H South J9 Diamond Lead to A 13
Know the Math ! Know the Math ! Your combined holding 8 cards Opponents have 5 Odds of Suit Breaking 3-2 67.8 % 4-1 28.3 5-0 3.9 ( More in handout ) 14
Finesse vs 3/3 split? Finesse vs 3/3 split? Your combined holding is 7 cards Opponents have 6, should you finesse ? A K J x x x x 15
Finesse vs 3/3 split? Finesse vs 3/3 split? Finesse is 50/50 3/3 split is 36% 16
Practice Hands Practice Hands 17
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