Advanced Tichu Tactics
Once you know the rules, small tactical choices decide games. Advanced play focuses on controlling tempo and restricting opponent options.
Lead Control
The player who leads decides the combination type. Use this to force opponents into awkward plays and to set up your long combinations.
Squeeze Plays
A squeeze happens when you force opponents to spend their last high cards, opening a path for your partner. Long straights and stairs are perfect for this.
Blocking and Sacrifice
Sometimes the best move is to block an opponent even if it costs you your own exit order. The goal is team points, not individual glory.
Track your Tichu games
Use the free Tichu Counter to record scores, Tichu calls, and double victories.
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