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Do not go all in in the tournament poker without saw flop. If you have pocket AA your losing odd is 90%

Tell me how you can overcome fear,or tildes,when in a tournament pass deep. I start to worry and become more secret, when in theory it is necessary to the contrary more aggressive, as blinds grow.Clamped like that and can't play...

Should I be avoiding coin flips or shoves until later in the tournament. I find I try playing tight answer stronger in later and tighter in early position. But it seems to not be working that great. Any tips on how to last longer in tourneys.

Also what are some good games or training would be good for playing tourneys.

Originally Posted by Brickhouse1976

how do i get the password for the 8pm $100 cardschat tourney

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Originally Posted by shurikataman

Tell me how you can overcome fear,or tildes,when in a tournament pass deep. I start to worry and become more secret, when in theory it is necessary to the contrary more aggressive, as blinds grow.Clamped like that and can't play...

You can practice everyday and keep getting to that level of the tournament more and more frequently. You can open 2 or 3 tables at low stakes and play the games with all the heart you can muster using every single rebuy/add on you can get. Take calculated risks and try to amass chips as hard as you can. When rebuy ends play TAG now. Get chips in good AND try not to ever play out of position with less than JJ until you are experienced (if ever) so your hand history shows you are telling the truth in that position 99% of times. This will allow you to sometimes steal a pot later on if you absolutely had to. Once approaching bubble(s) or in the money, unregister from tournaments that you signed up for additionally so you can focus on the ones running. Take about 5 minutes of deep breathing. Get in the moment. Watch now like a hawk for nervousness from players just like yourself. Try not to put yourself at risk unless shortstacked. If all went well to this point you can pick up some big pots with small bets. You may even limp or raise 2xBB continually with any marginal hand if there are crippled players behind you and action folds in front of you, encouraging 1 good player to "come along now and put this shortstack all in with me or step aside, sir. (Don't do that if wildly loose player is there with chips enough to screw around with you) Be a good neighbor here and do NOT bet vs the other players unless you hit a beast hand that beats pretty much everything otherwise check it down and take out the all in 2 vs 1. Ignore side pot unless it is substancial and you have most chips in play of all players involved in this hand. At this point in game it is more about how much ammo you have compared to opponents at your current table than what cards you have. It is about getting butts out of seats. If you have a huge stack of chips, you are the bouncer on duty for crippled players. Otherwise, sit pretty and get your chips in good while isolating pots best you can. Sometimes at final table I chill and sometimes I really open up the starting hands as dynamic changes and go maniac here. If you feel it, do it. Think positively at all times. Always envision the win! Great "luck" to you!

I am always curious to know peoples experiences with negativity at the virtual MTT. My experiences and perceptions changed as I knew more about the game and that led me from hardcore break evener to chipping up the bankroll somewhat consistently. One day I began to force myself to think positively about every major hand I ever play from that moment onwards. My win ratios suddenly soared. I wish I kept a journal and knew the exact date I realized this was a thing, but I can nearly pinpoint it on my old Cereus logs. At this point I was able to put together a several micro cashes everyday and quite a few wins. Once in a blue moon the wrong thing enters my head like the exact card my opponent needs to make a hand, and it happens. How or why is this possible? Is it quantum physics? Is it "the power of positive thinking" my dad always talked about? Is it (perhaps) I had finally learned how to beat the algorithm subconsciously after several million play $ hands at same site for years through some sort of conditioning? Could it possibly be what is written in the Bible and 2 or more of us are summoning the holy ghost to "walk amongst the people." Oddly, I used to watch 1 player everyday and shower her with positive thoughts and her win ratio took off also, come to think of it. I had no idea it was a 16 year old girl at the time-Annette Oberstad. It seemed after awhile I was not the only one watching her develop an amazing MTT game, but that little girl grew up to be the biggest winner female in the world.

Did we make this happen? Did HE make this happen? Only reply if you have applied this method or use it daily.

Performing well in any MTT requires a positive winning mindset and patience. Let the critical spots come to you. Remember, you can't win the tournament on the first hand, but you CAN LOSE it.

GL GL,

HOUDINI9

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