Hungarian Tarokk — Puzzle X3

You are the Declarer and took One off the talon. Your hand is now: XXI, VII, II, K♠, Q♣, C♦, J♥, 1♥, 10♣, X.

hungarian-tarokk Puzzle #213

You must discard one card to get back to nine. Candidates: XXI, VII, 10♣. Cross out the illegal one, and say what happens to your calling rights if you keep the Tarok in play.

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Answer

Cross out the XXI: an honour can never leave your hand through the skart. Between VII and 10♣ either is fine. If you choose the VII, remember the discard also loosens your leash: once you have discarded a Tarok, you may call ANY Tarok except an honour for your silent partner, not only the highest one you lack.