When to Fold vs Push in Riichi
riichitips
When the wall feels dangerous, folding (betaori direction) often beats a thin push for a low-value hand.
Shape A — fold (betaori direction)
Pinfu sample
234 Man
345 Pin
678 Sou
Pair
Wait
Shape B — push (tenpai)
Riichi-ready sample
123 Man
456 Pin
789 Sou
Pon
Pair
Side by side
Hand A
Pinfu sample
234 Man
345 Pin
678 Sou
Pair
Wait
Hand B
Riichi-ready sample
123 Man
456 Pin
789 Sou
Pon
Pair
See Betaori and Tenpai. Also read Which discard is safer? and Furiten tips.
Open generator to mark which tile you would discard in each case.
Practice with the side-by-side comparison above — then open a hand in the generator.