Phi Ivey - his Plans and Strategies.

wilneedheart · #1 08-04-2007, 06:10 AM

I found this quote in the archives.

"I saw an interview with Phil Ivey once, and he said that he doesn't sit down with a plan or a strategy - he just adapts..."

Does anyone know if Ivey actually said this? It seems like a mighty good plan and strategy.

TheAcesRToxic · #2 08-04-2007, 06:28 AM

If you have a set strategy or plan prior to sitting at a given table (not knowing any of the players) then you're not a good poker player in most cases.

qpw · #3 08-04-2007, 06:41 AM

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I wouldn't agree with that.

Your strategy should be to play the ideal game theoretical techniques until you begin to understand the way your opponents are playing.

wilneedheart · #4 08-04-2007, 06:44 AM

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So, did Ivey actually say he does not sit down with a set strategy or plan?

TheAcesRToxic · #5 08-04-2007, 06:47 AM

Ok, I'm saying like ppl that say "I'm gonna be real aggressive tonight" or "I'm just going to sit back and wait for the cards to come to me tonight" prior to playing a session. Catch my drift?

TheAcesRToxic · #6 08-04-2007, 06:48 AM

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If you have a set strategy or plan prior to sitting at a given table (not knowing any of the players) then you're not a good poker player in most cases.

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I wouldn't agree with that.

Your strategy should be to play the ideal game theoretical techniques until you begin to understand the way your opponents are playing.

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Thats exactly what I meant.

wilneedheart · #7 08-04-2007, 06:50 AM

yep, that makes sense.

qpw · #8 08-04-2007, 07:15 AM

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If you have a set strategy or plan prior to sitting at a given table (not knowing any of the players) then you're not a good poker player in most cases.

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I wouldn't agree with that.

Your strategy should be to play the ideal game theoretical techniques until you begin to understand the way your opponents are playing.

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Thats exactly what I meant.

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Yes, I can see what you're getting at now.

Make you wonder why anyone would say anything like that, though.

Unless they believe that each strategy is exactly equal for any group of opponents (which is pretty daft in itself).

wilneedheart · #9 08-04-2007, 07:42 AM

this thread has only been going for an hour and I am confused already...

TheAcesRToxic · #10 08-04-2007, 07:46 AM

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If you have a set strategy or plan prior to sitting at a given table (not knowing any of the players) then you're not a good poker player in most cases.

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I wouldn't agree with that.

Your strategy should be to play the ideal game theoretical techniques until you begin to understand the way your opponents are playing.

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Thats exactly what I meant.

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Yes, I can see what you're getting at now.

Make you wonder why anyone would say anything like that, though.

Unless they believe that each strategy is exactly equal for any group of opponents (which is pretty daft in itself).

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Yeah, well the thing is there are many bad players out there. In fact, I remember doing it at one point early on. I still know ppl that do it EVERYTIME they goto the casino. Some ppl just fail to realize that there are no absolutes in this game and every table/session is different.