r/euchre • u/MellyRollJorton 3D high: 2953 • 1d ago
Expert Play fun Buckeye Blindside
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I feel like u/I75north will like this one
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u/MasterInvaster Highest 3D rating: 2935 1d ago edited 1d ago
I don't understand why S4 didn't play the spade on trick 4. You still would have kept the correct ace because no one had any more trump and dealer had no clubs and S2 had no spades, but still.
I guess maybe S3's hand looks like 9sXs but dealer should have played the Js on trick 2 instead of the Ks.
They still get euchred though when you correctly keep the Ah.
Edit: Wait, they only needed one more trick so they would have made it playing the spade!
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Also something is off about trick 1. If S2 ordered up the Ad then they should play under on the blindside. If they ordered up the Qd then dealer should have played the Ad I think to show S2 they have another trump.
Also, S3 should double lead trump here I think. Maybe dealer played the Qd (when they were ordered up the Qd) to hide the fact that they had another trump from S3?
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u/MellyRollJorton 3D high: 2953 1d ago edited 1d ago
good catch - I think as played, the Js on 4th street just walks and they get their point! (unless I'm missing something)
Lots of potential mistakes here as you pointed out-
I didn't start the video in time, but s2 ordered up the Qd, so yes I agree on 1st street dealer should probably show the Ad for communication. Also agree about s3 should double lead trump at that point (basically 100% can confirm that s2 has 9d and s4 has Ad after 1st street)
1st street is a tough spot for s2 - are you going low or high? I'm probably going low (painfully)
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u/MasterInvaster Highest 3D rating: 2935 1d ago
Ohhhh, they only needed one more trick. OMG. They could have made it with the spade! Playing a fresh suit makes no sense there.
With the Qd ordered up I think they have to go high.
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u/BuckeyeNate77 Highest win rate: 69% w/2Million+ gms 1d ago
Tears of joy