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| Joe Andrews Articles – 2003 Column of the Month Archive | |
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| 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. | |
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| December 2003
Following up last month’s topic, Joe examines a game-winning Moonshot hand, and then gives the answers to the holiday challenge quiz. | |
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| November 2003
Joe discusses the ways to set up and break a Moonshot, then poses a holiday challenge prize quiz. | |
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| October 2003
Joe Showcases “Hearts Aflutter,” a Zone.com Hearts group, and presents an excerpt from their site that describes their “Clean Hearts” play ethic and how to implement it. | |
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| September 2003
Joe opens with a “hold” hand and quiz about how to proceed with play, which he answers at the end of the article. In between, he shares an interesting “insurance” variation submitted to him by a reader, and gives an update on the live tournament schedule. | |
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| August 2003
Joe answers a write-in question on how to make the pass and gives some hand examples. He also makes a call for top players to attend the annual National Championships. | |
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| July 2003
Joe Andrews dips into his mailbag and answers a reader question about spade leads. Joe also salutes a fellow online Hearts player. | |
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| June 2003
The second part of Joe Andrews’ examination of the “Hold” hand summarizes tips for dealing with your cards and presents the answer to last month’s puzzle. | |
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| May 2003
Joe Andrews starts his examination of the dreaded “Hold” hand by analyzing various “keepers” for best play, then offers you a chance to do the same to win prizes! | |
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| April 2003
Joe Andrews’ series for the beginner and intermediate Hearts player starts with a comparison between amateur and expert-level play. | |
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| March 2003
How can you play Hearts with just three players? Joe Andrews gives tips and advice on how to play a Hearts variation called "Trio." | |
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| February 2003
Looking to hone your card discarding strategies? Joe Andrews reviews defensive discards, and how to make the best decision when under pressure. | |
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| January 2003
Take a walk on the farm with Joe as he explains what it takes to become a "Hideous Hog." | |
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