How do you survive at the final table?

[Luckybvby777]

I would say stay patient until the time is right to strike every time.

 

[Emily Trott]

I would say stay patient until the time is right to strike every time.

I just play my normal game...and that is a patient one.

 

[odonob]

Either play aggressively or wait for premium hands. I like to sometimes bide my time, wait until the final 3, then stand away and let the other two fight it out. It’s a tricky call.

 

[Pokerpoet2]

Some times I don't survive, But I don't complain that I feel poker sites are rigged or Crooked in some way, I blame it on the Poker God's, and Fate wasn't on my side in those games.
Patience is the biggest factor when playing Poker, and being able to Concentrate on Players actions on the Table give you some information on how they are betting on certain flops, The general rule of thumb is if you raise Pre-Flop, You should bet after, no matter what hits the table, but Players see an Ace/King in their hand and think it's Christmas, to me it's just another Ace/Rag hand that needs a careful approach.
I have lost count how many times A/K gets crushed along with A/Q or A/J, They look nice especially when Suited but they are all Ace/Rags to me. They sure are good to see a flop with, but if you miss, be prepared to Fold like the wind if you don't hit something good.

 

[luckyfish98]

the first task-get money
the second task-grab a chance for a better place
And if you are one of the lucky ones who make it to the finals-then just enjoy the game and don't worry anymore !!

 

[Baoka]

Repeatedly turn down when there is a bad hand, only bet when holding a card with a probability of winning more than 70%

 

[R.Melnyk77]

I would say stay patient until the time is right to strike every time.

When playing at the final table, the first thing I do is watch my opponents play closely. Also, I try to use my position at the table, and while I am expanding my range of hands a lot, I will try to play with fairly strong hands and minimize my bluffing. I agree with you, you have to be patient at the final table

 

[kaynbergo]

if the stack is small, expect a good hand, if the grid is large, open it wider, the rest of the players will fold more

 

[yogo9]

Generally, the most important thing is just getting to the final 3, the real money is there. The best way to do this is to move your chips and this is what i do;

I limp on the button every chance i get

I play much tighter than usual raising only TT+ or AT+

I don't value bet anything; i win by checking to showdown.

I don't call ANYTHING w/ the nuts; you are likely already ITM and have too much to lose

I bluff my worse hands (not big bluff) so to ensure my better hands are called

 

[SpanRmonka]

Generally try to tighten up a bit especially with a middle stack, with a big stack you can put extra pressure on any middle stacks, and shorter stacks, and avoid big pots with the other big stacks.

With the shortest stack I'm looking to shove in good spots against the medium stacks who have more to lose!!

 

[pavel1111111]

usually when I am at the FT I dont play a hand until some gets out of the tournament ...maybe AA

 

[Acechador]

It is a mix between patience and attack, having notes on your rivals helps a lot, and every time I have the opportunity to steal blinds I do it without fear.

 

[darkgonz]

If you are average in chips you should play as you are used to playing, if you are a chip leader or have many more chips compared to the rest you should play more aggressively taking advantage of the pressure that your stack can put on your rivals to fold a lot given that everyone wants the next payment.

 

[martDdart]

Observe the other players and use the info you get to win the final table

 

[chicbulls2]

Play your good hand and pray as much as you can and know that they hold, instead to losing to some garbage

 

[xliuksasx]

Protect Your Stack and play in tighter ranges.

 

[Claudiunm]

Nothing new:
Note your position.
Choose the hands you are going to play wisely.
Give up whenever you have trash on your hands.
Attack pre-flop and defend the stack post-flop.
Play cautiously but not afraid.
If you have a 72o, push everything.
If you have AA in your hands, fold pré-flop

 

[GarotoMaroto]

I try to play my best game XD
Safest sometimes
God bless

 

[hilary antonik filho]

Each person has a different way to play in FT, so what is good for me, will not always be for you, I try to improve my perception, I increase my patience power, I try to be more observant, I analyze every move, sometimes it doesn't work out, what is missing are the good cards, good luck and success

 

[JasperDan1988]

I would say stay patient until the time is right to strike every time.

I have found that the best way to survive is to be patient and only play the top 10 hands preflop, if you get the chance to limp in then great. Of course if you are the short stack I recommend being highly aggressive, if not you will end up getting blinded out!

 

[Canaldo Kao]

The final table is the time when you should know how to use your position at the table and not be afraid!💪

 

[Flower2211]

My game at the final table depends on what stacks other participants have, if there are many who have less and the jumps in prizes are large, then I will play more carefully, and if I have a small stack, then I often go all-in with a more or less normal card

 

[oarroyo]

With patience and a lot of luck

 

[mariale_1990]

with a lot of patience, knowing when is the right time to enter a play, to steal... I think that good intuition helps a lot, I have had tournaments where good intuition has helped me win a lot of chips and resist as long as I can and others where I have lost control due to not having much patience and getting desperate

 

[pancho_1954]

Generally I don't play so aggressively at the final table, it's very difficult for me to do so, but I always try to be very calm and try not to go crazy playing, I have won some tournaments being very calm, that doesn't mean that I always play like that, it's just that There are days of days when everything goes well and others when not so much and I have to take risks and play a little more aggressively, but my goal is always calm even if it is difficult.