Do you play better in shorter or longer online sessions?

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  • #26
better in shorter, sometimes i fell a sleep it happens few times when is long lol
 
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  • #27
Probably below average in both of them ... :unsure:
 
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  • #28
Long run.
 
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  • #29
Mostly in 60-90 minutes blocks
 
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  • #30
Shorter or longer sessions is not of >important , it doesn't matter when it comes to better performance to me . It really matters if I had had a nice sleep and if I am relaxed and in the right free of tilt mood to play .
 
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  • #31
prefer shorter sessions, less time for me to make mistakes
 
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  • #32
I’ve tested this quite a bit, and for most players (myself included), shorter, focused sessions perform better than long grinds.

From what I’ve seen:

  • The first 60–90 minutes is usually peak performance
  • After ~2–3 hours, decision quality starts dropping (even if you don’t feel tired)
  • Longer sessions tend to increase autopilot and small mistakes, which add up
The key isn’t just “how long you play,” but how sharp you are while playing.

A structure that works well for a lot of players:

  • 1 to 1.5 hour sessions
  • Short breaks (10–20 min)
  • Repeat if you still feel focused
Also, tracking results by session length is a great idea. Many players notice their winrate drops significantly in later hours of long sessions.

Long sessions can work, but usually only if:

  • You’re highly disciplined
  • You actively avoid autopilot
  • You take real breaks
Otherwise, shorter sessions with high focus tend to be more profitable long term.
 
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  • #33
I try not to play tournaments that last longer than 6 hours.
 
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  • #34
I like 2-3 hours max because it's hard for me to sit longer than that, I gaze out the window and wish I were playing outside especially if the weather is nice !!
 
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