Not sure you're ready to upgrade to the upcoming 7.0 release and want to hold onto your 6.42 version of Championship Pro for Windows? We've got you covered! Be sure to download your copy of the 6.62 patch designed for all 6.42 Windows Championship Pro games.

The 6.62 patch addresses longtime online play errors such as those pesky "out of sync errors" (OOS), and variance in hand scores between players. Those using Windows 6.42 to play online should find the new patch will make gameplay much smoother. Note that all 6.42 Windows users must download the 6.62 patch; 6.42 will no longer be supported online. Get your hands on the latest patch for Windows Championship Pro!

Download the 6.62 patch quick and easily straight from your Championship game! Simply open up your game and select "File" in the menu. From there select "Check for Newer Release." The download is quick, and in less than a minute you'll be playing your game again!

Euchre Quiz

How sharp are your Euchre skills? Take advantage of this month's sale and get your Euchre 20% off the normal price! You'll be able to practice all day long! When you're ready, try your hand at this quiz by Joe Andrews, author of Win at Hearts and The Complete Win at Spades and see if you can acheive a perfect score!

In each of the following hands, what is your best lead?

1. Dealer has picked up the Ace of Hearts. You hold:

• Q
  
• Q 10
  
• A Q
  
• 
  
  

2. Dealer has picked up the Jack of Diamonds. You hold:

• 10
  
• J
  
• A
  
• Q 9
  
  

3. Dealer has picked up the King of Clubs. You hold:

• A
  
• A
  
• 10
  
• 10 9
  
  

4. Dealer has picked up the King of Diamonds. You hold:

• 9
  
• K Q
  
• J 10
  
• 
  
  

5. Dealer has picked up the Ace of Spades. You hold:

• K 10
  
• K 9
  
• 
  
• Q
  
  

ANSWERS:

1. Lead the Queen of Spades. If partner has the Spade Ace, you may get a Club lead from him. A Diamond lead is bad, as you have a natural finessing combination. Don't even consider a trump lead!

2. Lead the Spade 10. This will be a tough hand to set, unless partner has one of the black-suit Aces, and a void. You have a "natural" trump trick, and still need a lot of help here . . .

3. This is a classic situation. Lead either Ace. If dealer trumps this, you will save the other Ace until the end. A trump lead may be tempting; however, you do not want to get squeezed between the two Aces.

4. You hold the Master trump. Try the King of Hearts. You might get lucky and win this trick. If the Heart Ace is taken by the opponents, you should win the expected trump return, and then try the Heart Queen.

5. The Queen of Clubs is best, as it is necessary to protect your Kings.

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