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By default, this hand is always given 25 fu.  In addition, a chiitoitsu [[tenpai]] always uses a [[Machi#Tanki|tanki machi]] (wait).  Normally, that wait pattern is awarded 2 fu but not in this caseFinally, the 25 fu number is not rounded up to 30 fu.  In turn, the scoring table produces an independent set of point exchanges applied to chiitoitsu hands.  Although, the 25 fu column is equivalent to 50 fu numbersOnce a chiitoitsu hand is valued at 5 han or greater, then it is counted for [[mangan]] or greater.  Finally, chiitoitsu with [[mentsumo]] produces a 3-han hand.  Therefore, it is not possible to produce a 2-han chiitoitsu hand by tsumo.
As a special exception to the usual scoring rules, this hand is always given 25 [[fu]]No other fu are awarded, even though a chiitoitsu hand would qualify for 2 fu due to the [[tanki|pair wait]] which it must haveThe value is not rounded up to 30 fu.  This produces a unique set of scoring values for chiitoitsu hands at a given han value, although they are the same as a hand with one fewer han and 50 fu.  Like all hands, once a chiitoitsu hand is valued at 5 han or more, then it is counted for [[mangan]] or greater.  Chiitoitsu with [[mentsumo]] produces a 3-han hand.  Since chiitoitsu can only occur in a closed hand, it is not possible to produce a 2-han chiitoitsu hand by tsumo.


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High scoring chiitoitsu hands are possible without dora.  The highest possible involves riichi, ippatsu, tsumo, tanyao, and chinitsu.  Add the 2 han for chitoitsu, this combination brings the hand to a whopping 12 han.  Then add haitei or houtei, then such a hand becomes a [[kazoe yakuman]]. The hand 22334455667788 pinzu contains chiitoitsu, but it's more advantageous to count it as ryanpeiko and pinfu. In some [[rule variations#Daisharin|rule variations]], this hand is an [[optional yaku|optional yakuman]], known as "daisharin".
High scoring chiitoitsu hands are possible without dora.  The highest possible involves [[riichi]], [[ippatsu]], [[menzenchin tsumohou|tsumo]], [[haitei raoyue and houtei raoyui|haitei]] and [[chinitsu]]With the 2 han for chitoitsu, the combination brings the hand to a whopping 12 han.  Note that [[tanyao]] cannot be added, as the hand 22334455667788 can be scored as [[ryanpeikou]] and [[pinfu]] for an additional 2 han over chiitoitsu. In some [[rule variations#Daisharin|rule variations]], this hand is an [[optional yaku|optional yakuman]], known as "daisharin", "daichikurin", or "daisuurin", depending on the suit..


=== With dora ===
=== With dora ===

Revision as of 07:15, 2 April 2015

Chiitoitsu
Type Yaku
Kanji 七対子
English Seven pairs
Value 2 han (Closed only)
Speed Medium
Difficulty Medium

Chiitoitsu 「七対子」, also known as chiitoi or niconico, is one of the standard yaku hands. This hand consists of seven pairs, where no two pairs may be identical. In other words, every pair must be distinct. This hand is one of the two exceptions of the "four melds and one pair" rule of forming a hand, where the other exception is the kokushi musou. This hand is closed only.

Tile diagram

Winning tile:

Development

Given the number of pairs in this hand, it is often tempting to call pon with matching discards to the pairs. However, it is generally noted that toitoi is actually a slower developing hand in this instance. This is especially the case, when the potential chiitoitsu hand sits at iishanten; and it may actually be recommended to let the hand develop into a chiitoitsu tenpai, rather than forcing toitoi.

Nevertheless, transition to other yaku may actually be favorable, if the hand develops at least one ankou. In this case, players may find themselves looking to develop a toitoi hand, sanankou, or even suuankou. Whatever the case may be, this consideration does take some discretion, particularly when taking into account the number of tiles available, current point standing, and/or number of tile draws remaining.

Finally, the pairs must be distinct. A group of tiles forming ankan does not count as 2 tile pairings.

Shanten

The shanten count for chiitoitsu is simpler to count, which can be marked by the number of pairs in the hand.

Shanten Pair count Hand Comment
Tenpai 6
1 5
2 4
3 3
4 2 Attempting chiitoitsu with this start is very unreasonable. If anything a hand of this composition is better of utilizing other yaku.
5 1

Vs toi toi

Compatability

^ Ippatsu requires riichi to be of any use.

RCH DRI IPP SMO TAN PFU IPK ITT YAK SDJ SDO TOI SNA SNK CHA JUN RPK SSG HRO HON CHN CHI RIN HAI HOU CHK
CHI

The composition of this yaku makes it very restrictive regarding its combination with other yaku. Chiitoitsu cannot be combined with any yaku dependent on tile groups of three. As the yaku demands, all tiles must be in pairs. Chiitoitsu combined with chanta gives honroutou, and it cannot be combined with junchan as there are only six different terminals, but chiitoi requires seven distinct pairs.

As for rinshan and chankan, this yaku may combine with neither. Rinshan requires a call of kan, but that is not allowed with chiitoitsu. A player may draw all four of a specific tile, but they are not treated as distinct pairs. For chankan, all chiitoitsu tenpai hands utilize tanki, or single tile wait. In order to win with a chiitoitsu hand, that single tile must be paired, and it is physically impossible for it to be used for an added kan call.

With iipeikou or ryanpeikou

A chiitoitsu hand may collect sequential series of paired tiles. The pattern would simply look like iipeikou or even ryanpeikou. For both of these yaku, neither are compatible with chiitoitsu. Once again, all tiles are considered to be pairs, instead of three-tiled-groups. For both iipeikou or ryanpeikou, sequences are required for completion, which simply does not fit the definition of chiitoitsu. This is especially the case for ryanpeikou, which actually looks like a collection of seven pairs on its own.

Value

As a special exception to the usual scoring rules, this hand is always given 25 fu. No other fu are awarded, even though a chiitoitsu hand would qualify for 2 fu due to the pair wait which it must have. The value is not rounded up to 30 fu. This produces a unique set of scoring values for chiitoitsu hands at a given han value, although they are the same as a hand with one fewer han and 50 fu. Like all hands, once a chiitoitsu hand is valued at 5 han or more, then it is counted for mangan or greater. Chiitoitsu with mentsumo produces a 3-han hand. Since chiitoitsu can only occur in a closed hand, it is not possible to produce a 2-han chiitoitsu hand by tsumo.

Position 2 han 3 han 4 han 5 han or more
Non-dealer tsumo
Non-dealer ron
Not possible
1600
800/1600
3200
1600/3200
6400
Mangan, Haneman, etc.
Dealer tsumo
Dealer ron
Not possible
2400
1600
4800
3200
9600

High scoring chiitoitsu hands are possible without dora. The highest possible involves riichi, ippatsu, tsumo, haitei and chinitsu. With the 2 han for chitoitsu, the combination brings the hand to a whopping 12 han. Note that tanyao cannot be added, as the hand 22334455667788 can be scored as ryanpeikou and pinfu for an additional 2 han over chiitoitsu. In some rule variations, this hand is an optional yakuman, known as "daisharin", "daichikurin", or "daisuurin", depending on the suit..

With dora

Since all tiles in this yaku must be in pairs, then dora tiles also occur in pairs. If dora is involved, then at minimum, this yaku may possess at least 2 dora. The notable exception stems from the use of red dora, which appear as singles in their own right.

External links

Chiitoitsu in Japanese Wikipedia