tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21538991.post114493022317821024..comments2023-08-28T06:13:59.009-05:00Comments on Euchre Universe: Euchre Strategies - Saving your point alonePerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07621971607218955539noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21538991.post-1144965909611430132006-04-13T17:05:00.000-05:002006-04-13T17:05:00.000-05:00Yeah. If you play the Ace and it loses, you weren...Yeah. If you play the Ace and it loses, you weren't going to march even if you led the trump. The Ace makes certain that you make the point. The only way the Ace lead could reduce your chance of a sweep is if someone holds 2 hearts (say the King and a Jack). You lead the ace and they hold onto the King. If you had led trump, maybe they play the Jack and you take the King when you lead the ace thereby promoting the Queen and sweeping.Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621971607218955539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21538991.post-1144963204449737992006-04-13T16:20:00.000-05:002006-04-13T16:20:00.000-05:00I take that back...you're still much better off pl...I take that back...you're still much better off playing the ace. You'll guarantee the point and have a better chance of marching.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760878274482883601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21538991.post-1144963071902851032006-04-13T16:17:00.000-05:002006-04-13T16:17:00.000-05:00Good tip. Subtle, but important.Is there a score ...Good tip. Subtle, but important.<BR/><BR/>Is there a score that would change your strategy? If you were losing 9-6, would you play it safe to make it 9-7 (and consequently your deal next hand), or try for the march as a last-ditch effort?Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760878274482883601noreply@blogger.com