strategy in MTT tournaments

[ODRAGD3]

What's the best strategy you use to get paid out in tournaments? In my case, it doesn't always work, but I start passively, looking for strong hands to check and then fold hard on the river! Then, midway through the tournament, I focus on only calling premium cards, and towards the end, I go all in or bluff!

Which do you think is the best way?

 

[margmilo44]

sometimes you gotta fold premium because it's not worth the risk. make those bubbles and payout levels!

 

[ammje]

The main thing is to play on the bench, study to correct mistakes, and add volume, in the long term you will earn money.

 

[dreamer13]

Don't be afraid to lose your starting stack. It's already covered by the buy-in. Play aggressively and put pressure on your opponents. In MTTs, most players find themselves in situations where they have to play short-stacked and risk busting.

 

[Jyco]

At least for me, I usually play tighter at the beginning when we have a lot of big blinds. Early on, I prefer to stay solid and avoid unnecessary risks.
As the tournament progresses, I feel like you need to start shifting into a more aggressive mode. If you’ve been playing with a very low VPIP, most opponents will probably assume you’re still playing the same tight way, and that’s exactly what you can use to your advantage.
So I tend to move from a more passive and tight style early on to a much more aggressive approach when stacks get shorter and the blinds increase.

 

[kaynbergo]

Whichever tactic you choose or how well you learn theory, playing at micro-limits and freerolls won't help you win every tournament. In such tournaments, luck will be more important than anything else.

 

[Laller1992]

The MTT strategy is always interesting.
Chip inventory management and position have a big impact on tournaments.
I usually play more aggressively in the late stages.
Nice discussion!

 

[Hilux]

I play tight in early stages and more aggressive near the bubble.