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Saikouisen Pro Test – 49th Season First Half (2024)
Started a new job so updates will be a bit slower. Going to sleep at 10 on the weekdays 🙁 Translated Test: Saikouisen Pro Test 49th Season First Half (2024) Answers: https://saikouisen.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/49zen_protest_ans.pdf Source: https://saikouisen.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/49zen_protest_mondai.pdf
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Saikouisen Pro Test – 48th Season Second Half (2023)
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything. I’m going to try posting one test per week. It’ll hopefully have a healthy mix of SPM and JPML tests. Note: Use the Saikouisen 2023 ruleset as reference when taking this test. Translated Test: Saikouisen Pro Test 48th Season Second Half (2023) Answers: https://saikouisen.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/48kou_protest_ans.pdf Source: https://saikouisen.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/48kou_protest_mondai.pdf
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MCR Cheat Sheet (for Riichi Mahjong Players)
There’s been a small boom of MCR players among the US riichi mahjong players so @JCarlson from Pacific Mahjong League created a super easy cheat sheet for beginner MCR players coming from Riichi! Download here! Reminder: This “MCR One Pager for Riichi Players” has been reposted with permission. Please do not repost anywhere…
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Deep Dive Entry 1 – Welcome to the First Dive
Author: Flowingcloud Please contact Flowingcloud if there are any typos, issues, or input. All feedback is welcome! Introduction Initially, I wanted this post to be called something related to Haitei or “Under the Sea”, but after brooding over the name, I found my initial proposal to be quite cringy, and I went with something basic and…
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Learning From Pros Episode 6 – Yamada Doppo: Saikouisen A2 League
Author: Flowingcloud Please contact Flowingcloud if there are any typos, issues, or input. All feedback is welcome! Introduction Omg, I had this draft ready for ages, but apparently, I never published this post even though I thought I did. Sorry, this is roughly 4 months late. I’ll try to do a one or two more episodes…
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Learning From Pros Episode 5 – Hinata Aiko: Female Saikouisen B League
Author: Flowingcloud Please contact Flowingcloud if there are any typos, issues, or input. All feedback is welcome! Introduction A relatively short post this time compared to some other posts. This time I will be discussing the bread and butter of dama and understanding how to adjust play based off placement. We will be featuring Hinata Aiko…
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Learning From Pros Episode 4 – Oohira Aki: Female Saikouisen B League
Author: Flowingcloud Please contact Flowingcloud if there are any typos, issues, or input. All feedback is welcome! Introduction The past few posts, I have been mainly identifying how to maximize hand potential and capping out value. This post, I thought I’d take a completely different approach and take a look from the POV of someone who…
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Riichi Nomi Open 2024 Reflection Post
Since this site also acts as my blog, I thought I’d right my tournament reflections here as well from now on. Overall, Riichi Nomi Open (RNO) was a very enjoyable experience other than a blazing heat that made me melt faster than an ice cream bar. Tournament Gameplay Day 1: 4-3-1-4-3 Day 2: 1-4-1-1-3 Honestly,…
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JPML Pro Test 2023
Translator: Flowingcloud I’ve been neglecting JPML for a while so here’s the JPML pro test for those interested. The test is shorter than the Saikouisen test, but its a pretty good test for those who want to practice their scoring. Note: This test uses the updated 2023 JPML rules and there is NO kiriage mangan…
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Saikouisen 2021 Pro Test (Tokyo, Sapporo, Niigata)
Translator: Flowingcloud Two posts in one day!?!? I got a little productive so here’s another one for the day. Please refer to the previous post for more information about the Saikouisen pro test and Online Academy. Included the flyer at the end. I’ll do some JPML pro tests soon to balance things out. Note: This…