Intermediate Strategy Book - The Essential Playbook (Kotaro Uchikawa)

Strong mahjong is built one decision at a time.

Japanese professional, M.LEAGUER and World Riichi Champion 2025, Kotaro Uchikawa, presents a systematic guide to the fundamental lines of play you need for consistently strong riichi mahjong.

Mahjong offers countless possibilities with every draw. The challenge is not simply knowing which tiles are useful, but understanding the order in which decisions should be made. Which shape should you preserve? When should you prioritise speed, value or flexibility? Declare riichi or work to improve your hand.

Through practical Essential Plays, Uchikawa breaks these decisions down into memorable guidance. Written to help developing players establish a solid foundation and experienced players examine habits that may have crept into their game, The Essential Playbook offers a structured approach to one of mahjong’s most important skills: making the right decisions.

Become the master of your own riichi mahjong playbook.

This book has been translated from the original Japanese

228 pages, paperback.