Card distribution after the exchange | |
The discard |
A: |
I, III, IIII, XII, XV, XX, C, K, 10 |
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10, C |
B: |
V, VI, X, XI, XIII, XIX, skíz, J, K |
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J, J |
C: |
VII, XIV, XVI, Q, K, A, Q, K, A |
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C |
D: |
II, VIII, IX, XVII, XVIII, XXI, C, J, Q |
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Q (declarer) |
It is a common misconception that when playing against king ulti the opponents ought to lead the suit of the ulti. This is unreasonable, because, unless the announcing side expects to make volát, the announcer of the ulti will have another card of the ulti suit besides the king. The opponent does better to lead a different suit, leaving the announcer to play the suit of the king. The only situation in which it may be expedient to lead the suit of the ulti is when the opponent has two cards of that suit, and has a chance to get the lead again, thus driving out the king prematurely.