Tips

Hand comparisons and common pitfalls.

Charleston Pitfalls — What Not to Pass
Common American NMJL Charleston mistakes when passing honors and breaking pairs.
Looks Like a Win — But It Is Not
Compare two similar hands — one is false tenpai, one is real.
Furiten — When You Cannot Ron
Compare tenpai in furiten versus a legal ron wait.
Riichi vs Open Meld — Same Wait, Different Value
Compare a closed pinfu shape with an open meld hand — riichi pressure vs speed.
Which Discard Is Safer?
Compare two defensive shapes when you must throw a tile.
Upgrading Your Wait
Two hands showing how a wait can improve after one draw.