Poker Strategy: MTT
We teach you how to make the final table and lock up a big score.
Poker tournaments present the opportunity to achieve a big payday for a reasonably sized investment. Everyone’s chances of winning aren’t equal though: Those who know what they’re doing will take home the lion’s share of the prize pool. There are plenty of factors you need to take into account when debating your plays in an MTT, including stack size, the number of players remaining, and the payout structure. We’ll show you how to consider these elements, in conjunction with the cards you hold, to make decisions with positive expected value. The articles below are pretty informative whether you’re a freeroller or someone who pays thousands of dollars to enter major tourney events.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 16, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the importance of adapting one's poker strategy based on the table dynamics and opponents, cautioning against rigidly following any single approach, and highlights the need to play poker based on situations and opponents rather than just the cards in hand
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 12, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
When it's folded to your SB in a poker tournament, you ought to be shoving pretty wide if your stack is small. You need to consider how often the big blind will fold, how often he will call and win, and how often he will call and you will win to be able to calculate if it's profitable to go all in.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 8, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
manage tilt and maintain patience in multi-table tournaments (MTT) poker, and other advice such as not stealing from emotionally wounded players, giving yourself multiple ways to win each hand, and taking time to think through crucial decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 4, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for betting and checking in multi-table tournaments (MTT) poker, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness, pot odds, and exploiting opportunities while minimizing risks
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the psychological and strategic aspects of multi-table poker tournaments, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's motivation, mastering the art of misdirection, recognizing signs of strength and weakness, overcoming various forms of fear, and the importance of consistent aggression
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for playing at the final table and in heads-up situations in multi-table tournaments (MTT), covering different player types, pot odds, and emotional management
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective in multi-table poker tournaments, advocating for record-keeping to assess overall performance and adapt strategies accordingly
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
AK is, without a doubt, an excellent hand. It is ahead or flipping against every hand except AA and KK. Nevertheless, you should exercise caution with AK if there are multiple raises in front of you. If there are folds, limpers or a single raise in front of you, you should absolutely play it.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 24, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
There are many different poker tournament structures that are common today. You need to evaluate the structure in any given MTT to determine how your strategy should change. The depth of the starting stacks (in big blinds) is an especially important factor to consider.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 22, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
insights on winning multi-table tournaments (MTTs) in poker, emphasizing the importance of patience, pacing, and various strategies like tight play in the early stages, emotional control, and playing within one's financial and emotional means
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies, MTT Poker Strategies
World Series of Poker action sees some talented players square off against each other. By examining the televised hands, we can often gain insights into excellent plays and boneheaded mistakes that the pros make. It's very important to extract as much value as you can with your monsters.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
There are big differences between low-stakes MTTs and tournaments at higher levels. In larger tourneys, there are fewer loose-passive players and more tight-aggressive opponents. It's important to be able to mix up your ranges a bit so that you can't be easily read.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
Radas's advice on multi-table tournament (MTT) poker strategy, emphasizing the importance of patience, position, and understanding the dynamics of different tournament stages
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 19, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the complexities of decision-making in multi-table poker tournaments, particularly when an Ace appears on the turn, advising players to consider factors like opponent behavior, pot odds, and their own hand strength before making a move
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 19, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
Chardrian's rebuy tournament strategy in poker, emphasizing the importance of aggressive play during the rebuy period and adjusting tactics based on opponents and stack sizes
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
Satellite poker tournaments can be very profitable, but they require strategic adjustments from normal tournament play. You don't want to risk your stack early on because survival is more important than chip accumulation. This changes later on in the tournament.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
As any poker player does, you will suffer your share of bad beats in tournaments. It's important to have a proper bankroll management strategy and sufficient emotional fortitude to survive to see the long-term rewards of your superior play. Always evaluate your draws carefully.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
Michael1123's multi-table tournament strategy, emphasizing the importance of position, hand selection, and adjusting to various stages of a poker tournament
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, MTT Poker Strategies
Freeroll tournaments are a fine way to increase your bankroll without risking any of your funds. Many players play too loosely and crazily in these events, but you should resist the temptation to do so yourself. Make sure that the prizes offered are sufficient to interest you.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the psychological and strategic aspects of winning in poker, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a grounded perspective after a big win, distinguishing between tough and bad calls, and understanding one's motivation for playing
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for playing in rebuy/addon poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of adjusting play based on table dynamics, being prepared to invest at least 5X the initial buy-in, and effectively handling strong hands like KK to maximize value and tournament success
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the strategy of playing the small blind in multi-table tournaments, focusing on the considerations when dealing with very short stacks, the importance of fold equity, and the factors that influence the decision to push all-in, especially when the stack is around five times the big blind
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
detailed guide on how to maintain patience and set the right pace in multi-table poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of setting chip goals, understanding the relationship between your stack and the blinds, and staying composed even after significant chip losses
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 10, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
Sometimes, it's valuable to go over your completed poker tournaments with a hand-history viewer to analyze spots that you are unsure about and identify errors in play. You can use a replayer that automatically cuts out hands that you folded preflop so that you can focus on the important hands.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
insights into winning Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) in poker, focusing on avoiding common mistakes like overbetting good hands and emphasizing the importance of stealing pots through timely bets and re-raises
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the essential skills required to consistently win at Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) in poker, highlighting key areas such as inflection point play, chip extraction, selective aggression, and the importance of patience and resilience
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding your table image, effectively playing paired flops, and the pitfalls of overconfidence when holding a big chip stack in poker tournaments
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
There are only a few situations in poker tournaments where small pocket pairs are valuable. You can try to set-mine if stacks are deep. If stacks are short, you may be able to go all-in with small pocket pairs and still have good equity against typical calling ranges.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
A tricky spot in poker tournaments is deciding whether to call when your opponent has gone all-in. You need to carefully consider the pot odds to determine how much equity you need to proceed. Then compare your hand against his range to find out if you have the needed equity.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for effectively building and maintaining a chip stack during the middle stages of a poker tournament
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
various MTT poker strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding betting patterns and making accurate reads on opponents, while also highlighting the detrimental effects of tilt and the need for emotional control, using vivid metaphors and references to literature to drive home key points
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies, Poker Editorials
recap of the 2005 WSOP Main Event, detailing Michael1123's experiences and observations during the tournament
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
intricacies of blind structures in multi-table tournaments (MTTs), emphasizing the need for players to adapt their strategies as blinds increase
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the concept of implied odds in poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding when and how to bluff, the significance of position, and the differences between aggressive players and maniacs