Card rules · 2026-11-02
Hearts: The Opening Club Can Change Hands
The holder of 2♣ opens in the Hearts version used here. Passing may change who holds it.
The holder of 2♣ opens in the Hearts version used here. Passing may change who holds it.
Meera receives 2♣ from Arun before play. She now makes the opening lead, even if Arun held the card when the deal ended. The opening duty follows the card after the exchange.
Identify the final hands before assigning the opening turn. Deal position alone cannot settle this case.