Re: Implicit Awareness
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In his article, Mr. Snyder demonstrates that structure matters when calculating M. No reasonable player would disagree. However, it is very likely that reasonable players who are accustom to particular blind structures already make these adjustments mentally.
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You would think. However there have been numerous posts over the last year in the Books/Publications forum where Mason disagrees that tournament structure (speed) should have any impact on strategy whatsoever. He also claims to have asked Harrington if he agreed and reported that he did.
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Well, it is so painfully obvious to me that structure matters. Try this little experiment:
Game 1: You start with 10 BBs and the blinds double every 5 minutes. On average, you will be dealt 3 hands every 5 minutes. Everyone always has you covered. You win if you achieve 100BBs. You lose if you bust out.
Game 2: You start with 10 BBs and the blinds double every 30 minutes. On average, you will be dealt 3 hands every 5 minutes. Everyone always has you covered. You win if you achieve 100BBs. You lose if you bust out.
Which game does a good player have a better chance in? I think the answer is pretty obvious.
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