How I Built My Own “Smart Poker Chart” to Simplify Decisions

Hey everyone,
I’ve been playing online MTTs for a while, mostly against casual players, and I’ve noticed something: most of us struggle not because we don’t know poker, but because we freeze in the moment. You’re on the button with K8s, your stack is 35BB… and your brain suddenly forgets every GTO chart you’ve ever seen.

That’s why I decided to make my own “Smart Poker Chart.”
It’s basically an interactive tool that lets you pick your position and hand, and it instantly shows whether to open, fold, or shove (when short-stacked). It’s not just a static table — it adapts to the situation. For example, if you select “BTN” and your stack is under 5BB, it automatically switches to push/fold logic.

I built it because I was tired of switching between ten screenshots, different charts, and half-remembered strategies. My version keeps everything in one clean, visual place — it’s like a “mental shortcut” that saves energy during long tournaments.

What surprised me most was how much more confident I started playing. I didn’t need to guess if Q8o was too loose from CO or if A5s was okay to open from UTG — I just clicked, saw the advice, and trusted the math. Over time, I also realized I was learning faster, because the tool reinforces correct decisions by repetition.

I’m curious — do any of you use similar tools? Or do you prefer to memorize ranges the old-school way?
Some players I talked to said charts “kill creativity,” but for me, it’s the opposite — it frees my mind to focus on reading opponents instead of doubting every preflop hand.

If anyone’s interested, I can share how I structured the chart (positions, stack sizes, etc.), and maybe we can build a community version — kind of like an open-source poker brain.

What do you think? Would something like that help you in your MTT grind?
I’d love to hear how you simplify your decisions and stay sharp deep in a tournament.

"Keep everything in one clean, visual place"
And where exactly is that place?

Isn't there something like this that already exists ... What was it now? R....... Real Time Assistance?

That’s actually a really cool idea, man. I like how you turned something as static as a chart into a more dynamic, situational tool. It makes total sense in-game, it’s not about memorizing everything perfectly, it’s about making solid decisions fast when you’re under pressure. Having something that adapts to position and stack size sounds like it could really cut down on hesitation and mental fatigue.

I also agree with you that charts don’t “kill creativity.” If anything, they build a solid foundation so your creative decisions come from a place of confidence instead of doubt. I’d definitely be interested in checking out how you structured it, especially how it transitions between open/fold ranges and push/fold logic. Sounds like a game-changer for MTT grinds.

monkeytilter said:

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But isn't this prohibited to use while playing?

Just remembering that I'm supposing you're using it to study. You can't use this kind of stuff while playing.