How to play a Deep Stack Tournament

ourpktAces · Aug 22, 2009

Looking for any advice or how to play a deep stack tournament. Starting with 25k in chips and 50 mins levels. I am just trying to figure out if I should sit back and not get into to many hands early or should I try and get chips early then sit back, any advice on this would would be great

Ecomdan · Aug 23, 2009

Just play patiently. With the levels that long there's no need to get involved unless your holding a strong hand.

Gorblid · Aug 23, 2009

I think you should see more flops if its cheap enough to call, and try not to get involved in large pots if its too risky

ourpktAces · Aug 23, 2009

Thanks, that was the mind set I had going into this tournament.

mattzan · Aug 23, 2009

Patient is the key... the rest you play with your strategy...

MaxiRodriguez · Aug 23, 2009

in deepstack tournaments its often good to limp or call small raises with hands that have large implied value such as suited connecters or pocket pairs. If these hands hit, they can often give your stack a very healthy boost and lead to a deep run in the tourney.

greywind50 · Aug 23, 2009

As long as the blinds are cheap and your stack is large have some fun and see alot of flops cheaply.....loose passive.... if you hit a set or a flush/straight then get aggressive. The big stack gives you alot of time before you have to shift gears. Don't worry play happy!

kekec0 · Aug 23, 2009

play a lot when the blinds are low. I play a lot of sutied connectors.

Tom1559 · Aug 23, 2009

I would sit tight and only play top 6 hands for the first couple of blinds at least. Having said that you have to play the cards when you get them especially from late position. Good luck.

chuG · Aug 23, 2009

Ive never played deepstack, they sound like the lemans 24 of poker tournaments.

illphillllllll · Aug 24, 2009

early on i will play any pocket pair or suited connector i'm dealt if the price is cheap enough. with deep stack play you have the ability to play a little looser without risking such a high percentage of your stack.

Youngerhov · Aug 24, 2009

I agree with playing extra conservative, but its nice to hop in randomly when its cheap.

LuckyChippy · Aug 24, 2009

You should be playing loose with implied odds hands such as suited connectors and small pairs even for a small raise. Try to play them in mulitway pots. Forget about stealing for a while and play hands for value.

Playing tight isn't a very good strategy early on as you can see alot of cheap flops and build a stack whilst risking very little of it.

LizzyJ · Aug 24, 2009

As a really tight player, that basically goes out the window and hello small ball!!!!

jolietdusty · Aug 24, 2009

you want to see alot of cheap hands but don't chase as there will be to many players to do that if you don't hit big on flop have the sense to trhow away your hand and wait for something better. Also don't try to steal blinds or pots with min bets and raises it just wont work at this level

valientone · Aug 25, 2009

i would try to get in for as cheap as a could and only play the nuts or close too early on and wait until more than half the field is gone before trying to spot any signs for possible bluffs

Xavier · Aug 29, 2009

I think you need to limp in with a lot of hands to see a lot of flops early on especially suited connectors and small pairs which will give you a shot at doubling up early on if you hit a set, straight or flush.
There are many weak players who will commit all their chips to top pair top kicker or an overpair to the board early on.
Those who say you should only play premium hands for the first 2 hours in a deep stack tournament and fold everything else have totally the wrong idea, and playing like that will not get you to final tables.

ihtennis · Aug 29, 2009

yeah just sit back and wait for a good hand. No need to bluff in tourneys where blinds go up so slowly and u start off with so many chips

dresturn2 · Aug 29, 2009

this is a true poker tournament where the best will shine.....be patient and play well...the blinds are basically a nonefactor so u can play your best game here and pick your spots better

Youngerhov · Aug 30, 2009

I agree with Lucky your able to see a lot of cheap hands. I'll mix it up a bit with tight and loose during the opening rounds... always keep them guessing right?

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