Hey guys. Just wanted to gather a general consensus of how many BB's everyone thinks would be necessary to warrant folding every hand unless you're going to shove it all in? I've heard 10-20...but do you guys think there should be a definitive amount, or even just determining the amount based on the table dynamics when short stacked..??
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generally you try to have 10x the big and small blinds.to be safe and work from there.try to push hard when you get down to 3 or4 x the blind or no chip power left.every tourney different so play it as it comes.
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Some strategy I,ve read talk about 13BB to start Push or fold Phase: when u or other opponents have less than 13BB. If u are first in u or following opponents still in the game < 13BB
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Here's M-Zone/M-Ratio, I thought Dan Harrington invented it but I guess it's Paul Magriel. I haven't heard of ICM, I'll check it out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-ratio
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You should definitely calculate your "M", it also takes the smal blind and antes into account; if you play in a qualifier you should also look at your "Q", which is your stack divided by the average stack in the tourney... I believe the whole thing is called "theory of inflection points"..
