David Sklansky - A question on tournament odds

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The famous top pros have a smaller chance of winning than unknowns who play a tad worse than them. Do you see why?

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Yes; gunning.

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I think more specifically David meant that with the "gunning" effect comes an added necessity for the top player to rely on his cards, which can only mathematically hold so much edge, so the top player's edge has a ceiling that certain unknown players have enough ability to pass.