Single table tourney question

OK, I've made it to the final table in games now and then and I am wondering if I should play like it is the final table in a single table tourney (usually a sit-n-go).

The feeling is so different being at the final table, in particular when we're all already ITM, so I suppose it is really a psychological issue rather than a technical one.

Curious about your opinions, ideas and thoughts.

thanks

You are right when you say it is completely different, the blinds for starters start from low so there is no need to overplay hands or anything like that at the beginning. Also everyone starts with the same chips so there is no chip leader at the beginning, it is a completely different snerioo and no it not like a final table exactly, is more like a shootout

Depending on the style of play of motivation may be different. It all depends on what you want to end up: in no matter what was to win the tournament, or to be at the final table, which in itself is already a huge success, and everything else - just an App for that?

If your goal - a victory in the tournament, we can recommend an aggressive and risky style of play.

If every occupied space, and any increase in the cash prize - a good achievement for you, then you need to try to avoid a serious confrontation, but rather more to watch the rest of the band stand each other from the game.

Fussy said:

You are right when you say it is completely different, the blinds for starters start from low so there is no need to overplay hands or anything like that at the beginning. Also everyone starts with the same chips so there is no chip leader at the beginning, it is a completely different snerioo and no it not like a final table exactly, is more like a shootout

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This makes a lot of sense. Of course, the blinds at the beginning of a sit n go are really small AND the stacks are equal. Kind of a no brainer, sorry guys. geesh

kasper447 said:

Depending on the style of play of motivation may be different. It all depends on what you want to end up: in no matter what was to win the tournament, or to be at the final table, which in itself is already a huge success, and everything else - just an app for that?

If your goal - a victory in the tournament, we can recommend an aggressive and risky style of play.

If every occupied space, and any increase in the cash prize - a good achievement for you, then you need to try to avoid a serious confrontation, but rather more to watch the rest of the band stand each other from the game.

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Keep. in multi-table tournaments are good players try to accumulate chips and go to considerable risk to make eto.t.k. have different players target different - some want to get the money (ITM), and good players will try to get to the finals. where the prize often times in 100 more buy-in

You must increase aggression on a calculated basis. Raise more frequently preflop, attack the dominating players. Don't be afraid to 3Bet either. 3Betting is key. Challenge the dominating aggro player with a healthy 3Bet. It is very easy to chip up when your image is tighter, so the first 2-3 challenges/raises will work and will help you accumulate.

At that point you must take on the dominating role. This means being the most active player on the table.

Now you are the Dominating/Leading player at the table. Now you must calculate your aggression, this means changing the frequency of your opens/3Bets - But NOT stopping your dominance. Make sure the change in frequency is unnoticeable (ie. openning 2-3 pots an orbit vs. 3-4). The opponents will not catch on and will still feel dominated by your impression. This will definitely lower the opponents Allin ranges vs. yours in future pots, so you are in complete control. It is now up to you to pick your spots, which will be favorable for you.

Panamajoe said:

This makes a lot of sense. Of course, the blinds at the beginning of a sit n go are really small AND the stacks are equal. Kind of a no brainer, sorry guys. geesh

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exactly lol knowing where you sit with high blinds is important. Usually, final tables consist with a lot of all ins pre. Reconsider simple blind calls and raise at least x2. You will have a lot more experienced players on final tables so dont think checks are soft.

The final table the blinds are much higher the stacks are huge and their is an ante posting each hand so you would play according to your chip stack. If you are the highest you will try to steal as many pots you can. Lowest count you will be trying to get the perfect all in opportunity.