How to beat RICHER players?

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Hi Guys
I sometimes play opponents at live cash games who have at least 3 times the money I have, and they can easily bet big to scare me off.

What can I do in this situation?

Thanks in advance for all tips.

Rabbie
 
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Don't play at stakes where the money scares you.
 
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Don't play with money you can't afford to lose.

Do play with enough money so you care at least a little if you do lose it.

Play the right hands from the correct positions against the correct opponents and the rest should start to take care of itself.
 
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If you're intimidated by big stacks or can't afford to lose what's on the table then that game is not for you. Drop your stakes until you can go in with a big enough stack to play with the big dogs, or avoid them alltogether until you are comfortable enough with your game that you can take them on. A big stack can and will bully a shallow stack every time.
 
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He's talking about live cash though, can only drop down so far.

The smallest I've seen around is $1/$2 blinds with $100 or $200 buyins for NL.

Maybe you should try fixed limit to reduce your stress level and limit you potential loss per pot?
 
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I've often heard people use terms like "big stack" and "chip leader" in error at cash game tables. You can only lose or win (in one pot) as much as you have in front of you. If you're playing $1/2 blind NL and they are sitting on $600+ but you have $100, if anything you have the advantage. Just play correctly based on how deep your stack is.
 
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When I sit down at a table, I already have my mind that the money I am placing on the table is gone. I try to sike myself out by telling myself that I am playing with my buddies money and it means nothing to me. By thinking this way, I am able to call these monsters without hesitation.
 
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Pounce on them when the time is right. The way I see it, sure there's a big chance you can lose everything, but with the more players that have more, the easier you can double up as well ^^
 
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He's talking about live cash though, can only drop down so far.

The smallest I've seen around is $1/$2 blinds with $100 or $200 buyins for NL.

Maybe you should try fixed limit to reduce your stress level and limit you potential loss per pot?

If you're shallow stacked at the lowest table then you really shouldn't be there.
 
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Richer players often play way too many hands, they have not much patience, they can afford...
Because of that try to play tight and pots with these players, and in the long run you will make money.
And very important: play in your comfort zone, not with scared money !
 
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You are only playing with your stack size. That is, you can only lose what you bring to the table.

Them having three times as many chips in a ring game is the same as if they have an equal number of chips as you.

If they are betting too high for the stakes you are playing, then tighten up and punish them with your big hands.

If you are playing with a stack too small for the stakes you are playing, then either move down in limits or buy in with more money.

You should only be playing with a stack that you are comfortable with losing, and one you can rebuy if you happen to lose it.
 
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I usually play on the $2/$4 NL tables, I decided to step up to the $5/$10 NL tables one day. I sat down with table min. of 400.00, within 3 hands I was gone...I never went back there. I have learned my lesson, 1. never go to a table with min. when there is players there with 3 times or 4 times your stack 2. I never play more then my wallet will allow
 
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