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Joe Andrews Articles – 1999 Column of the Month Archive

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

December 1999
Joe Andrews describes an unusual hand, called the Kohinoor Hand, taken from his book Win at Hearts.

November 1999
Joe Andrews looks at the Grand Exit, also known as the Elimination Play.

October 1999
Hearts is a simple game to learn but knowing when to let go of the lead, or protecting the player with a high score can be a little tricky. While you're trying to avoid collecting points, you also want to make sure you're not helping the player in the lead. Read an excerpt from Joe Andrews' book, Win at Hearts, about Hearts planning and strategy.

September 1999
The Endplay -- a great little Moonshot hand that is wonderfully played. May you be so lucky and skilled!

August 1999
Sometimes the cards practically play themselves, sometimes they’re against you.

July 1999
The Soderlund Squeeze (part 2) is one of the most beautiful deals and plays in Hearts is examined by our resident Hearts expert Joe Andrews.

June 1999
What is the Soderlund Squeeze? Master Hearts player Joe Andrews tells all.