Is the card enough for a solo? Which trump card should I play? Should I play a trump or a non-trump suit? How do I safely get my fox home? Who am I actually playing with? Everything you ever wanted to know about the game of Doppelkopf is in this book. Complicated tactical questions are distilled down to a few simple principles. Many examples provide tactical advice and recommendations for all game situations. This book is a valuable resource for every round of Doppelkopf - for beginners as well as for experts and skilled players. Success in Doppelkopf requires a bit of luck, some psychology, a good memory, and this book. Dr. Michael von Borstel, born in 1960, has been playing Doppelkopf since he was twelve years old. The physicist and chess player develops high-performance lasers for a high-tech company in Baden-Württemberg. He is married and has five children. He met his wife while playing Doppelkopf.