Talk:Scissors coup

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Cambion, the example seems OK (although I must admit I forgot what exactly Scissors coup is). However, couldn't the declarer make the contract by simply ducking the first trick? If so, the example is not quite straightforward -- maybe the scissors coup tecnique is better than duck, as it copes with the possibility that E started with 8 hearts, but still it leaves something to be desired. Duja 08:32, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

Ah, I had neglected that. Ducking works as long as the hearts are 7-2. The scissors coup works if the AC is 'offside'. (however the scissors coup method does not immediately go down if it is played by E - ruff and pray that the trumps are favourable). Maybe ducking is superior - I suppose it depends on how you think opponents pre-empt.

Actually, the scissors coup works regardless of who has the AC. Don't ruff if E plays it--discard the HJ as before. Matchups 11:54, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

Well again that depends if you think hearts are 7-2 or 8-1. If they are 7-2 then yes that works. If they are 8-1 then you've just set up the trump promotion... Having said that 7-2 is more likey... Cambion 13:04, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

Can anyone do a better example? Cambion 09:54, 17 February 2006 (UTC)

Well done Matchups - a very elegant way of nullifying Duja's superior play to the hand! It also shows that playing the Q from AQ can be right. I'd imagine most players would play the A then think "damn" a trick later.... Cambion 12:38, 28 April 2006 (UTC)