Tourney Advice

ELCowboy · #1 10-21-2007, 02:07 AM

So I've played in a few live charity tournaments before, and only done decent one time. I didn't make the money, but overall I was happy with that one performance. I'm playing in one tomorrow, and I was wondering what you all think would be the best strategy for the structure of the tournament.

T3000 Starting Chips. $30 Buy-In. 200 Entrants. 70% payout. $1300 Top Prize. Not sure what the blinds start out at, but either 25/25-->25/50 or 25/50>50/100.

What is the best game plan for this structure?

basementproject · #2 10-21-2007, 02:12 AM

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Charity tourney? 70% payout?

Donate to LOL DOCUMENTS and not Unicef IMO

If you finish out of the money let me know, I'll tell KGC to revoke your poker liscence.

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ELCowboy · #3 10-21-2007, 02:16 AM

i know its a document...but still. shove early and often with 2 pair+ and no flush/straights on the board?

2p2J · #4 10-21-2007, 02:24 AM

Assuming you know how to play solid live poker and have basic knowledge of the game. Sit tight, wait for good hands in the early stages. Once the blinds rise start getting more aggressive and be willing to take chances.

basementproject · #5 10-21-2007, 02:24 AM

I don't know about often, it all depends on the situation, but I'd say definitely play a bit more aggro in the early stages. Double-stacked tourneys offer some cushion for agression.

Mind you, charity tourneys are often filled with insanely horrible play that would give Sklansky a heart attack in his seat. So don't overdo it with the bluffs or mid-pair calldowns just cause you have more chips. Tight is right, but don't play it passive when you have hands.

Otherwise, srsly, just have fun. I'm sure others will chime in before daybreak with some other advice.

2p2J · #6 10-21-2007, 02:29 AM

Basement makes a good point about tight is right. If you play tight passive its a totally different thing then playing tight aggressive. In general if you flop top 2 pair for example you should be betting way more than half the time, always be aggressive and don't slow play vulnerable hands like this.

ELCowboy · #7 10-21-2007, 08:28 AM

thanks for the replies. how do table dynamics come into play? if i have a passive table, what's the best way to go about picking up blinds/antes? im usually a cash game player. at how many bb should i start to worry about my stack? ive heard about the conventional wisdom of pushing with 10-30 bb, but at what point does 40bb and 50bb become a point where pushing isn't a bad choice?