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Joe Andrews Articles – 2002 Column of the Month Archive

Joe Andrews, Euchre expert and author of the books The Complete Win at Spades and The Complete Win at Hearts writes regular articles on Euchre, providing strategies, tips, advice, and more.

December 2002
Players offer a ”bunch the trump” solution to a Euchre challenge.  Joe points the hidden minefields and careful play needed to play this hand successfully.

November 2002
Congrats  to the 2002 Grand Prix Champions! Joe breaks down one of the challenging hands the champs were dealt.

October 2002
More great tips for beginners.  Improve your bidding strategy, review rule variations and venture into “Jurassic Park.”

September 2002
Beginner’s Korner column! Bidding is the key to Euchre. Learn strategies that will help you bid like a pro and brush up on the Euchre procedural rules.

August 2002
Beginner’s Korner column! Learn how to defend against a loner and an assisted hand.

July 2002
Beginner’s Korner column! Opening defensive leads – the good, the bad and the ugly!

June 2002
If you’re intrigued by Euchre but allowed bit overwhelmed by the rules and terminology, June’s Beginner’s Korner column is a great place to start learning.

May 2002
Joe shows you how the best Euchre offense can often be a solid defense.  Pay attention because you’ll be quizzed!

April 2002
Simple hands can be deceiving.  Joe’s analysis of his March quiz will help you strike the right balance between split-second decision making and careful analysis.

March 2002
To assist or not to assist? Joe lets you know where he comes down on a controversial Canadian rule but lets Zone.com players make their argument.

February 2002
Review a hand sent in by a Zone.com reader and learn more about Duplicates.

January 2002
The Loner is King! Learn more about the most powerful bid in Euchre.