insolitude
Rock Star
Silver Level
Okay, I haven't been playing that long -- so maybe this is just NLHE variance.
By playing 2-4 tables (PS micro) I find I can play a fairly tight game and get to 120-150% of my total buy-in. For example, 4 tables @ $3/table ($12 total buy-in) I can usually find myself up to maybe $14-$17. From there I usually lose my profit and end up near my initial buy-in.
I don't feel like I change my play at all when I'm up -- I don't start playing more hands, or anything. However, as far as I can tell my profit comes gradually -- playing tight and aggressive and winning most pots before showdown. But in the end, I seem to usually lose my profit to a few large hands. I'm talking TT-AA (usually JJ-AA), not AK or 88-99. It seems half of the time I'm against a larger pair, and the other half against a much lesser hand that just gets lucky.
It doesn't seem to be a tilt issue. I really don't get too married to my cards, and usually have no problem folding AA/KK/AKs/AQ/etc if I feel I am beat.
But with JJ-AA and a weak flop (and position) I have no problem coming out strong -- especially when I am called but usually even with a raise/reraise.
So lately I find I am kind of treading water. Anyone have any thoughts/suggestions?
TIA
PS -- I don't use PT, so I don't have any real way to analyze my game at that level. I really want to build my BR before I spring for PT.
By playing 2-4 tables (PS micro) I find I can play a fairly tight game and get to 120-150% of my total buy-in. For example, 4 tables @ $3/table ($12 total buy-in) I can usually find myself up to maybe $14-$17. From there I usually lose my profit and end up near my initial buy-in.
I don't feel like I change my play at all when I'm up -- I don't start playing more hands, or anything. However, as far as I can tell my profit comes gradually -- playing tight and aggressive and winning most pots before showdown. But in the end, I seem to usually lose my profit to a few large hands. I'm talking TT-AA (usually JJ-AA), not AK or 88-99. It seems half of the time I'm against a larger pair, and the other half against a much lesser hand that just gets lucky.
It doesn't seem to be a tilt issue. I really don't get too married to my cards, and usually have no problem folding AA/KK/AKs/AQ/etc if I feel I am beat.
But with JJ-AA and a weak flop (and position) I have no problem coming out strong -- especially when I am called but usually even with a raise/reraise.
So lately I find I am kind of treading water. Anyone have any thoughts/suggestions?
TIA
PS -- I don't use PT, so I don't have any real way to analyze my game at that level. I really want to build my BR before I spring for PT.