About the Author
- Nicolas Giaconia(aka xkime) - Houou Player
- Certified Professional Player in Japan
- Originally a writer and content translator (Japanese ⇨ English) for Osamuko.com
Hi, my name is Nicolas and I've played *Japanese (Riichi) mahjongalmost exclusively for over a decade, ranking highly on multiple tournaments in Japan, online mahjong servers and championships. I've been taught by countless of expert-grade players. Along the way, I've found myself teaching others on how to play better in tournaments as well as online.
As a professional mahjong player, I've had the opportunity to attended countless of professional study sessions, both on the learning and the teaching side. I am fortunate enough to be friends with many talented professionals who are willing to teach me their craft more deeply than most people would ever get access to, and in turn I try to *pass that knowledge onto the rest of the world. I'm also proud owner of one of the largest Mahjong strategy books collections in Japan.
I am available for mahjong consulting, teaching and translating (see services) - you can also support my efforts (and get a lot of premium content and game reviews) by signing up to my Patreon.
I hope I can help you, as well, to become a better mahjong player today!
Publications
アルゼンチンからやってきたプロ雀士！
Aug 10, 2019 Mahjong Watch
Full-fledged interview with me about mahjong, marketing and languages.
See publication アルゼンチンからやってきたプロ雀士！
麻雀人に話を聞こう! 日本プロ麻雀協会 ニコラスプロ
Sep 6, 2018 麻雀新聞
麻雀新聞での紹介
See publication 麻雀人に話を聞こう! 日本プロ麻雀協会 ニコラスプロ
4/29関西チャンピオンロード開幕戦・観戦記完全版
Apr 29, 2017 高見直人℗
人気女流とアルゼンチンルーキーが鎬(しのぎ)を削る準決勝
See publication 4/29関西チャンピオンロード開幕戦・観戦記完全版
第16期新人王戦観戦記
Apr 2017 日本プロ麻雀協会 文・江崎 文郎
初めての決勝卓の経験が、江崎プロにて戦記されました。
