Riichi Book 1: Difference between revisions

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Furthermore, players must take into account opponent readiness.  This generally takes some guess work and is extremely dificult.  If players are not tenpai, then defensive play is not all that necessary.  Of course, if another player declares riichi, then the decision to fold becomes easier.
Furthermore, players must take into account opponent readiness.  This generally takes some guess work and is extremely dificult.  If players are not tenpai, then defensive play is not all that necessary.  Of course, if another player declares riichi, then the decision to fold becomes easier.


Finally, the current point standing plays into the push fold decision.  Players in the lead are not as pressured to push, as those who are not.
Finally, the current point standing plays into the push fold decision.  Players in the lead are not as pressured to push, as those who are not.  Players sitting in fourth, especially in the latter South round hands are more inclined to push at almost any cost.  The result for players not to push or dealing in may be the same, if placement is the only criteria.


===South 4===
===South 4===
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