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More Kabe
May 8

May 8 More Kabe

Gemma
playingsafe

As with everything in mahjong, the same theory can be applied with varying efficacy. Kabe suji is no different.

English Pro Videos
May 7

May 7 English Pro Videos

Gemma
theriichilife

Jenn and Garthe were the first two American professionals, graduating into JPML several years before me.

Kabe Advantage
May 6

May 6 Kabe Advantage

Gemma
playingsafe

Suji is so en vogue nowadays that an oft neglected tool in the defender’s box is kabe.

Spotting 7 Pairs
May 5

May 5 Spotting 7 Pairs

Gemma
playingsafe

Can you read a 7 pairs discard pool or no idea what to look for? I HATE reading for 7 pairs.

Tournament Blues
May 3

May 3 Tournament Blues

Gemma
theriichilife

Ominous photo of Cologne cathedral for scene setting…

JPML Tournament Scoresheets
Apr 23

Apr 23 JPML Tournament Scoresheets

Gemma
theriichilife

European events normally have one “official” scoresheet per table which one player completes and submits to the organizers.

Book Review
Apr 22

Apr 22 Book Review

Gemma
bookreview

As part of my book haul this month, I picked up Kozue Miyauchi’s “Tile Efficiency Master.”

Apr 21
Apr 21 Sanshoku Calls

Gemma
forcallingoutloud

Those who know me know that I love sanshoku more than is healthy. How far would I call to get sanshoku…?

Apr 20
Apr 20 Pro Arithmetic

Gemma
scoring

It’s not a different kind of arithmetic to the one we use in the supermarket, but it is an application we’re not always accustomed to.

Apr 18
Apr 18 Back Home

Gemma
theriichilife

Sorry it’s been all quiet on the Eastern front. I was travelling back from Japan to the UK.

Apr 14
Apr 14 More Calling

Gemma
forcallingoutloud

Streaming with Dave today, the perfect example came up of considering your shapes and waits before calling.

Apr 13
Apr 13 Beginner Calling

Gemma
forcallingoutloud

When we first start learning riichi, we call too often. As we progress, most of us start swinging the other way and not calling enough.

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