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'''Chuuren poutou''' (九連宝燈) is a single suit [[List of yaku#Yakuman|yakuman]], that follows this specific pattern: 1-1-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-9-9. Also, any number between 1 through 9 may be paired. A chuuren poutou with the specific pattern exactly is the 9 wait variety (純正九蓮宝燈).
{{Infobox yaku
|type        = Yakuman
|kanji      = 九連宝燈<br>純正九蓮宝燈
|english    = Nine gates<br>Pure nine gates
|value      = Yakuman (closed only)
|yakuSpeed  = Very slow
|difficulty  = Very hard
|yakuCombine = * [[Tenhou]]
* [[Chihou]]
|gameExample = * [http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2014020612gm-0029-0000-d32403e3&tw=0&ts=9 Chuuren]
* [http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2015082519gm-0009-0000-fde1c6c5&tw=2&ts=1 Junsei chuuren]
* [http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2013091303gm-0009-7447-40db80b7&tw=3&ts=3 Junsei chuuren]
* [http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2013102709gm-0009-7447-dce693b1&tw=0&ts=11 Missed chuuren]
}}
'''Chuuren poutou''' {{kana|九連宝燈}} is a [[List of yaku#Yakuman|yakuman]] and a specific instance of [[chinitsu]]. It contains the 13-tile pattern 1-1-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-9-9 of the same suit, plus any one more tile from the suit. In addition, the hand must be closed. Calling a [[kan]] on the 1 or 9 invalidates the yakuman.
 
A special pattern of chuuren [[tenpai]], '''junsei chuuren poutou''' {{kana|純正九蓮宝燈}} ("pure churren poutou"), results in a 9-sided wait. It occurs when you complete the 1-1-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-9-9 pattern without any duplicate tiles. Unlike the 13-sided [[kokushi musou]], this 9-sided wait is formed naturally with four sets and a pair. Some [[yaku variations|rule variations]] consider this a [[double yakuman]].


==Tile pattern==
==Tile pattern==
[[Image:Chuuren real.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Chuuren poutou winning over [[daisangen]].]]


===Regular===
===Regular===
{{#mjt:1112345578999p}} Agari: {{#mjt:6p}}
{{machi
|pattern  = 1112345578999p
|tilewaits = 6p
|yasume    = 59p
}}


:''Note'': This hand can also win with {{#mjt:9p}}.  However, that would relegate this pattern as a mere [[chinitsu]].
If this hand wins with either of the yasume tiles, the hand will score only [[chinitsu]] rather than the yakuman.


===Nine tile wait===
===Nine tile wait===
{{#mjt:1112345678999p}} Agari: Any pinzu 1 through 9.
{{machi
|pattern  = 1112345678999p
|tilewaits = 123456789p
}}


[[File:Nine-Gates-anim.gif]]
[[File:9Gates.gif]] <!--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:9Gates.gif-->


<!--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nine-Gates-anim.gif-->
In the above animation, the different winning tiles show the shifting tile group configurations as they count up 1 through 9.  The groupings change with each winning tile.  Sequential groups are marked in green, while the indicated pairs are marked blue.  Then in red, the 1 or 9 indicated as triplets.
 
==Value==
Chuuren is a yakuman hand. However, while tenpai, some tile waits may actually award the hand for a considerably less value of haneman, as a closed chinitsu. Some rules award a [[double yakuman]] instead when the hand goes out from the 9-sided wait.


==English reference==
==Development==
* Nine gates for the regular pattern
{{main|List of chuuren configurations}}
* Pure nine gates for the 9 wait pattern


==Value==
Since this hand is made up of one suit, it overlaps with [[chinitsu]] during development. In fact, many tenpai formations may result in chinitsu instead of the yakuman.


==Formation==
The key to this yakuman is the possession of ankou of both 1's and 9's of one suit. If two copies of either 1 or 9 are unavailable, then the yakuman becomes impossible. Similarly, if all four of any other numbered tile is unavailable, then it also becomes impossible. Of course, gathering a string of 2-8 is also difficult.


==External links==
==External links==
{{jpwiki|九連宝燈}}
* [https://scirate.com/arxiv/1707.07345 Mathematical study]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7su2I_D0y4 Chuuren] (YouTube)
: Kojima Takeo
[[Category:Yaku]]
[[Category:Yaku]]
{{Navbox yaku}}
{{Navbox machi}}

Latest revision as of 03:50, 20 March 2024

Chuuren poutou
Type Yakuman
Kanji 九連宝燈
純正九蓮宝燈
English Nine gates
Pure nine gates
Value Yakuman (closed only)
Speed Very slow
Difficulty Very hard

Chuuren poutou 「九連宝燈」 is a yakuman and a specific instance of chinitsu. It contains the 13-tile pattern 1-1-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-9-9 of the same suit, plus any one more tile from the suit. In addition, the hand must be closed. Calling a kan on the 1 or 9 invalidates the yakuman.

A special pattern of chuuren tenpai, junsei chuuren poutou 「純正九蓮宝燈」 ("pure churren poutou"), results in a 9-sided wait. It occurs when you complete the 1-1-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-9-9 pattern without any duplicate tiles. Unlike the 13-sided kokushi musou, this 9-sided wait is formed naturally with four sets and a pair. Some rule variations consider this a double yakuman.

Tile pattern

Chuuren poutou winning over daisangen.

Regular

Waiting for: Yasume:

If this hand wins with either of the yasume tiles, the hand will score only chinitsu rather than the yakuman.

Nine tile wait

Waiting for:

In the above animation, the different winning tiles show the shifting tile group configurations as they count up 1 through 9. The groupings change with each winning tile. Sequential groups are marked in green, while the indicated pairs are marked blue. Then in red, the 1 or 9 indicated as triplets.

Value

Chuuren is a yakuman hand. However, while tenpai, some tile waits may actually award the hand for a considerably less value of haneman, as a closed chinitsu. Some rules award a double yakuman instead when the hand goes out from the 9-sided wait.

Development

Since this hand is made up of one suit, it overlaps with chinitsu during development. In fact, many tenpai formations may result in chinitsu instead of the yakuman.

The key to this yakuman is the possession of ankou of both 1's and 9's of one suit. If two copies of either 1 or 9 are unavailable, then the yakuman becomes impossible. Similarly, if all four of any other numbered tile is unavailable, then it also becomes impossible. Of course, gathering a string of 2-8 is also difficult.

External links

Chuuren poutou in Japanese Wikipedia
Kojima Takeo