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Who becomes the declarer in a game of skat?

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In the card game of skat, the player who wins the auction bidding process becomes the declarer.

During the bidding phase, players compete by naming successive game values. The process begins with the middlehand bidding against the forehand, and subsequently, the rearhand may bid against the survivor. When two players pass, the remaining player becomes the declarer and must play a contract with a value at least equal to their final bid.1