Taiwanese Mahjong Strategy !!top!!

A common beginner mistake in Taiwanese Mahjong is holding five or six pairs, hoping for a chiitoitsu (seven pairs). However, chiitoitsu is difficult (needs 7 distinct pairs) and scores only 2 tai in most Taiwanese rules. Better to break pairs into pung/chi combinations unless three honors pairs are held. Data from 200 competitive matches shows players attempting chiitoitsu win only 12% of hands vs. 28% for standard meld-based strategies.

The opening game is about building speed. With 16 tiles, you cannot chase every hand. You must identify your winning shape early. taiwanese mahjong strategy

When fewer than 6 tiles remain in the wall, the game changes. A common beginner mistake in Taiwanese Mahjong is