The Montréal Riichi Club is proud to announce the Montréal Riichi Open! This tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2026!
Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest!
You can join the discussion on this tournament at this Discord server.
Venue
Salle de la Reconnaissance (D-R200)
Pavillon Athanase-David
1430 Rue Saint-Denis
Montréal, Québec (Canada)
H2X 3J8
How to Get There
Take the Montréal Métro and get off at Berri-UQAM station. From there, you can walk to the tournament room without having to leave the building complex. See the two possible paths to reach the room on the map below.
There is also a parking garage on site if you want to drive to the venue (see the P sign to the left of the red circle on the map), but we recommend using transit if you can.
Lodging
There are many options within walking distance of the tournament venue. The Club Riichi de Montréal has not partnered with any specific accommodation provider for this event.
Tournament details
Structure
The tournament will use the latest iteration of the World Riichi Championship rules. Please consult this link for the full rules. We will also use lower penalties and a 90+0 time limit (after the game ends, finish the current hand and don’t play any more).
The tournament will feature 8 hanchan. The first 6 hanchan will be pure cumulative play. After game 6, the 4 players with the highest score will have their scores reset and play a two hanchan set to determine positions 1-4. The remaining players will keep their scores and play the last two games as normal to determine positions 5+.
We expect good will and fair sportsmanship from all attendees, be they players or staff. Once a game is finished, we ask players to give their final scores in a timely fashion, and respect those who are still playing by leaving the room quietly.
Schedule
Here is the current tentative schedule:
Saturday
8:00 – Start of day 1 / Check-in
8:45 – Announcements / Opening words
9:00 – 1st hanchan
10:45 – 2nd hanchan
12:30 – Lunch
14:00 – 3rd hanchan
15:45 – 4th hanchan
17:30 – 5th hanchan
19:00 – End of day 1
Sunday
8:30 – Start of day 2 / Check-in
9:30 – 6th hanchan
11:30 – Lunch
13:00 – 7th hanchan (finals 1)
14:45 – 8th hanchan (finals 2)
16:15 – Closing ceremony
We should have finished by 16:45.
Amenities and catering
Snacks, coffee and tea will be offered on both days of the tournament. No catering will be provided at the event, but there are many food options available within walking distance of the tournament venue.
Prizes
Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top 8 players.
These prizes will not exceed a total value of $100 CAD, as per laws set by the Government of Quebec and the Régie des alcools, des courses, et des jeux du Québec.
Staff
Your staff team for this tournament will be :
Loïc Roberge (Tournament Organizer)
Grant Mahoney (Head referee)
Victor Savard-Arseneault (referee)
Philippe Ouellet (referee)
Sébastien Bouchard (substitute player)
Alessandro Chiari (substitute player)
Jean-Claude Bianchet (substitute player)
Adrien Arseneault (substitute player)
Participants
The following people have registered for the tournament:
| # | Name | Affiliation | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael M | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 2 | Amy S | Capital Riichi Club | Yes |
| 3 | Paul C-R | Capital Riichi Club | Yes |
| 4 | Mark T | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 5 | Atsushi N | Québec | Yes |
| 6 | Jim Y | Capital Riichi Club | Yes |
| 7 | Jason L | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 8 | Jeff T | Pacific Mahjong League | Yes |
| 9 | Collin W | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 10 | Jonathan F | Snake Shack | Yes |
| 11 | Michael D | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
| 12 | Austin B | Riichi Nomi NYC | Yes |
| 13 | Lorenzo D | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 14 | Marc-Laurent F | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 15 | Ricky C | Capital Riichi Club | Yes |
| 16 | Elijah S | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 17 | Maya W | Riichi Nomi NYC | Yes |
| 18 | Tosh S | Capital Riichi Club | Yes |
| 19 | Estey G | Nine Gates Mahjong | Yes |
| 20 | Oscar O G | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 21 | Stéphanie C | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 22 | Chris K | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 23 | Boris Z | Capital Riichi Club | Yes |
| 24 | Eric H | C-ORPS | Yes |
| 25 | Adán V | Mahjong Club @ UMNTC | Yes |
| 26 | Joel B | Mahjong Club @ UMNTC | Yes |
| 27 | Daniel C | New York | Yes |
| 28 | Mikihiro I | Riichi Nomi NYC | Yes |
| 29 | Felix L | Capital Riichi Club | Yes |
| 30 | John L | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 31 | Michiko K | Capital Riichi Club | Yes |
| 32 | Harrison C | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 33 | Freya D-C | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 34 | Alex L | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 35 | Leo Z | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 36 | Vincent S | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
| 37 | Carter P | Chicago Area Mahjong | Yes |
| 38 | Cederic P | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 39 | Harry H | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
| 40 | Thomas Y | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
| 41 | Jeremy L | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 42 | Yuya O | Ontario | Yes |
| 43 | Sean H | Yes | |
| 44 | Cassandra M | Boston Meowjong | Yes |
| 45 | Kevin N | Riichi Nomi NYC | Yes |
| 46 | Nikita K | Massachusetts Riichi Society | Yes |
| 47 | Daniel Q | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
| 48 | Scott S | The Yakumen – Chicago Chapter | Yes |
| 49 | Chris Y | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 50 | Andrea A | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 51 | David T | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 52 | Émile B | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 53 | Steve A | Southeast Michigan Riichi | Yes |
| 54 | Arturo A | Philly Mah-Jawn | Yes |
| 55 | Jolie W | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
| 56 | Arthur K | UTMaC | Yes |
| 57 | Christine R | Riichi Nomi NYC | Yes |
| 58 | Edward D | Yes | |
| 59 | James L | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
| 60 | Yu Chen S | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 61 | Elise G | Toronto Riichi Club | Yes |
| 62 | Justin W | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
| 63 | Kazuhide M | Yes | |
| 64 | Li-Hsin C | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
| 65 | Max I | Riichi Nomi NYC | Yes |
| 66 | Miles W | Québec | Yes |
| 67 | Samuel D | Québec | Yes |
| 68 | Hengye L | Yes | |
| 69 | William C | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 70 | Simon S | Club Riichi de Montréal | Yes |
| 71 | Collin C | Riichi Mahjong University of Waterloo | Yes |
Registration, Payment and Contact
Registration is now closed.
For any other inquiries, you can write to club.riichi.montreal@gmail.com. You can also reach the tournament staff as well as other players who are interested in the event via the tournament Discord server.
FAQ
I haven’t totally paid the registration fee. Are there any issues?
You must have paid all registration fees before September 20th at 23:59 EDT. We do not accept payments at the door.
If you can’t pay all fees, your registration will be voided. In case of partial payment, you will be reimbursed by the amount you already paid (minus processing fees where applicable).
Complete refunds are only made in the following cases: a late registrant is not able to participate due to numbers, or a player who has been approved to withdraw by tournament staff.
Should a player not be able to participate and know in advance, their registration fee can be transferred to another player before the end of the registration period.
Is this tournament open to beginners?
You don’t need advanced mastery of all aspects of the game to play in the tournament. At a minimum, you should be able to be self-sufficient in your play regarding game actions: reading tiles, making calls, knowing the basic yaku and their han value, etc. The other players at your table or one of the referees can help you score your hand correctly if you need assistance.
If you have little to no competitive playing experience, you are still very welcome! The Montreal Riichi Open is an event that has helped many players improve their riichi mahjong skills, and we hope that your participation in this tournament will contribute to improving your game and introduce you to the wider competitive mahjong community!
I have a friend / family / other who isn’t playing. Can they be a spectator?
No one besides registered players and tournament staff can be present at the event. This is to prevent cheating and distracting players.
Where do I sit?
The event staff will have planned seating for all players, for all games, before the tournament. Before the first game, you will need to present yourself at the reception table. This will let you get your official tournament badge. Please do not lose it, as it has a number that will identify you for the rest of the event.
What to do in case of cheating?
If you have founded suspicions that a player is cheating, raise your hand and ask for a referee immediately, even if it happens in the middle of a game. The tournament staff will resolve any conflict.
If, for any reason or another, you make any false accusation regarding cheating, the event staff owns the right of disqualifying you from the current game up to and until tournament’s end. You will lose your ranking and points. You will not be allowed to communicate with other players. You will not receive a refund.
What do I do when a game is done?
Players have a right to a quiet environment during the tournament. In order to help them stay concentrated, please remain seated and talk in a low voice when announcing your points to tournament staff. When tallying is done, get up and get out of the tournament room, where you will then be able to converse freely.
If my score drops below zero, do I stop playing?
No; a game ends after the last dealer in the south round loses, or time is up. A special negative twenty thousand (20,000) point stick is available for exchanging with another player. When tallying, staff will note the absence of this stick and deduce the correct amount from your final points.
Montréal is nice this time of year. Can I visit?
It is your responsibility to plan for anything concerning accommodation, food, tickets, transportation, etc. The Club Riichi de Montréal is not responsible for any issue you may encounter during your trip outside of the tournament venue and hours.
But! Please send us any inquiry about interesting sights or events and good places to attend to. Montréal is a nice city, and it will be our pleasure to let you discover it to its fullest.
Past editions results
Montréal Riichi Open 2015
Montréal Riichi Open 2016
Montréal Riichi Open 2017
Montréal Riichi Open 2018
Montréal Riichi Open 2019
Montréal Riichi Open 2020 (online)
Montréal Riichi Open 2021 (online)
Montréal Riichi Open 2022
Montréal Riichi Open 2023
Montréal Riichi Open 2024