Coinche card order
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There are only two rankings to learn: the trump order, where the Jack rules, and the plain suit order, where the Ace takes the lead back.
In trump: the jack ahead of everyone
| Rank | Card | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack | 20 |
| 2 | 9 | 14 |
| 3 | Ace | 11 |
| 4 | 10 | 10 |
| 5 | King | 4 |
| 6 | Queen | 3 |
| 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 8 | 7 | 0 |
That is J > 9 > A > 10 > K > Q > 8 > 7. The two strongest cards are also the two that carry the most points, which is why a hand without the trump jack or nine is so fragile.
Outside trump: the ace takes over
| Rank | Card | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace | 11 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 |
| 3 | King | 4 |
| 4 | Queen | 3 |
| 5 | Jack | 2 |
| 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 8 | 7 | 0 |
That is A > 10 > K > Q > J > 9 > 8 > 7. The classic beginner trap: the 10 beats both the King and the Queen, even though it looks like a smaller card.
The order in No Trump and All Trump
| Contract | Order, strongest to weakest |
|---|---|
| No Trump | A > 10 > K > Q > J > 9 > 8 > 7 (in all 4 suits) |
| All Trump | J > 9 > A > 10 > K > Q > 8 > 7 (in all 4 suits) |
No third ranking to learn: in No Trump the four suits follow the plain-suit order, and in All Trump they all follow the trump order. The matching scales are detailed on No Trump points and All Trump points.
Remembering the ranking
The easiest route is to memorise the switch rather than two lists: when a suit becomes trump, the jack and the nine jump ahead of the ace and the ten. Nothing else moves. Once that move is in your head, you can rebuild either ranking in a second.
Do not confuse strength with points: the King beats the Queen and is worth more, yet the nine of trump, which beats the ace, is worth more in points too (14 against 11), while the ten beats the king but the ace beats them both. The ranking tells you who wins the trick, the scale tells you what it pays. Both tables sit side by side on the scoring table, values are explained in card values, and the duty to overtrump is covered in the rules.
The ranking sticks faster when you play: try a free game on Coincheur.See also
FAQ
What is the card order in trump?
Jack, 9, Ace, 10, King, Queen, 8, 7. The jack of trump is the strongest card in the game and the nine comes right behind it.
What is the card order outside trump?
Ace, 10, King, Queen, Jack, 9, 8, 7. The ten beats both the king and the queen, which often surprises beginners.
Does the order change in No Trump and All Trump?
There is no new ranking to learn: in No Trump all four suits follow the plain-suit order, and in All Trump they all follow the trump order.