So I've been playing a few sit 'n go's from time to time lately. I've
had a great run so far. I've cashed in 9 of the last 10 tournaments I have played. It feels great to know that I am playing well and that the lucky draws and suckouts aren't getting there right now. Of course, the variance of the game is bound to hit me again. But while I'm running well, the game seems easy to beat. Here is a couple of graphs and tables of my recent results.
During these tournaments, I have tried to maintain a good chip position and keep the pots small. This is the principle of small ball. A lot of players try to hit a homerun or try to play large pots or make big bluffs. With weaker players, you should try to keep the pots small. By doing so, the skill of the game will pay you dividends. You will make smaller value bets and get more value for your marginal hands. Then when you do have an extremely strong hand, the weaker players will think that you are pushing with another marginal hand and will usually make a move at a pot. Over the past 10 tournaments I have also tried to stay to my mantra.
had a great run so far. I've cashed in 9 of the last 10 tournaments I have played. It feels great to know that I am playing well and that the lucky draws and suckouts aren't getting there right now. Of course, the variance of the game is bound to hit me again. But while I'm running well, the game seems easy to beat. Here is a couple of graphs and tables of my recent results.
During these tournaments, I have tried to maintain a good chip position and keep the pots small. This is the principle of small ball. A lot of players try to hit a homerun or try to play large pots or make big bluffs. With weaker players, you should try to keep the pots small. By doing so, the skill of the game will pay you dividends. You will make smaller value bets and get more value for your marginal hands. Then when you do have an extremely strong hand, the weaker players will think that you are pushing with another marginal hand and will usually make a move at a pot. Over the past 10 tournaments I have also tried to stay to my mantra.My mantra includes the following:
1. Don't go broke with one pair.
2. Don't overplay or overvalue a hand with only a primary draw (straight or flush)
3. If you have 15 or more outs, it's time to go to war.
4. Always value position more than starting hands.
5. Play small ball and make value bets and raises to protect hands and get information.
6. Be able to get away from a hand if you feel that you are beat.
So, I've had some success and will continue to build upon 
my poker strategy. I've read so many books and have browsed so many other resources. Here's a brief list of what I've gone through so far. Supersystem I & II, Ace on the River, Poker Mindset, Hold'em Wisdom, Little Green Book, Full Tilt Strategy Guide, Online Ace, Read'em and Reap, and Ultimate Guide to Poker Tells. I just bought Harrington on Hold'em I & II and have just started that series. So far it is a great book. It's not meant for beginning players. However, it has a lot of great information about tournament strategy. I would have to say, that so far, it is the ultimate book for tournament strategy. Dan Harrington is one of the best tournament players today, so he obviously knows what he is talking about.
my poker strategy. I've read so many books and have browsed so many other resources. Here's a brief list of what I've gone through so far. Supersystem I & II, Ace on the River, Poker Mindset, Hold'em Wisdom, Little Green Book, Full Tilt Strategy Guide, Online Ace, Read'em and Reap, and Ultimate Guide to Poker Tells. I just bought Harrington on Hold'em I & II and have just started that series. So far it is a great book. It's not meant for beginning players. However, it has a lot of great information about tournament strategy. I would have to say, that so far, it is the ultimate book for tournament strategy. Dan Harrington is one of the best tournament players today, so he obviously knows what he is talking about.Time to get back to the grind. Good luck at the tables, and hit me up with any questions you might have. I'll be more than happy to help you any way I can.
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