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Learn to Play: Chuchaso

The tactic behind the Chuchaso is to deceive the opposing players, but not the teammate, about the possession of the double-zero stone. The player can accomplish this goal by not playing the double-zero stone, but playing another stone from the zero suit, even when it would be logical to play the double-zero. Another way would be to exhaust all other stones, from all of the suits, before playing the double-zero. While this would improve the possibility of winning with the double-zero stone (Chuchaso), the negative aspect of this tactic is that the player’s teammate could also be deceived. The teammate might believe that one of the opponents is in possession of the double-zero stone, and he would be vigorously trying to avoid the playing of the stone, thereby preventing his teammate from making the Chuchaso. The best players, however, do not to engage in either one of these tactics, at least not consistently, because they lessen the possibilities of winning the round by playing in this irregular manner. Sometimes the Chuchaso happens, and it is just as satisfying when it does. Moreover, when a player uses these tactics excessively, opposing players become aware of the propensity, and they develop counter-measures against the tactics.