Poker Strategy: Sit ‘n Go
For the players who only have two decisions, shove or fold.
Sit N’ Go’s used to be easy money, but they’ve become tougher over the years. Some of the elements that you’ll need to know inside and out are Independent Chip Model equities, solid bubble play, heads-up poker, and more. The strategic impacts of these factors aren’t necessarily obvious, and that’s why you can’t just jump into the games and become a winner without a significant amount of study. Yet, there are many advantages to SNGs, including the fact that you can put in significant volume in a short amount of time. With the articles presented below, you can improve your return on investment and take home the money. Whether you play turbos, satellites, or hypers, and regardless of your preferred stake level, you’ll find these pages quite useful in enhancing your knowledge about sit-n-go tournaments.
Playing Blinds in SNGs
Playing from the blinds in a SNG tournament is tricky. You'll often be getting very favorable pot odds and thus be inclined to play many hands. But you should remember that you'll be out of position without the initiative. In early levels, it's far better to stay out of trouble by playing tight.
Double or Nothing SNGs – Part III – Bubble Play & Collusion
end-game strategies for Double or Nothing Sit & Go poker tournaments, focusing on how to navigate the bubble phase and the role of collusion among players to knock out short stacks and secure a spot in the money
Using Game Theory in SNG Tournaments (Part 3): Semi-Bluff Analysis
Learning how to study post-flop tournament scenarios, especially push/fold scenarios, is important in the growth of an SNG player.
Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 3
When determining what level of SNGs to play, you need to carefully consider your bankroll as well as your own confidence that you can beat a level. Remember to start out playing tight and loosen up later on in a tournament. Always be objective when analyzing your own play.
Sit And Gos – Double or Nothing
"double or nothing" Sit & Go tournaments where players either double their buy-in or win nothing, with the top 5 out of 10 players splitting the prize pool equally
PokerStars Sit And Gos – Heads Up
overview of the heads-up Sit and Go tournaments on PokerStars, detailing the different blind structures, game styles, and buy-in levels, along with strategic advice for improving win rates
TLR’s Sit-n-Go Beginner Pitfalls
common mistakes made by beginners in Sit-n-Go poker games, such as overvaluing certain hands, misinterpreting pot odds, and failing to adapt to changing table dynamics
TLR’s Guide to All Things Turbo
strategies specific to turbo Sit & Go (SNG) poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of position, stack size, and aggressive play, especially during the bubble phase and heads-up situations, to maximize chances of success
ACR Poker Sit And Gos – Single Table
Sit & Go Tournaments are popular online poker games that start immediately after filling up, offering a variety of poker forms and buy-in levels, with the article focusing on single-table, normal-speed tournaments, detailing their structure, payout, and strategies for different stages
Low Buy-in SNG Do’s & Dont’s
Many people are contemplating getting started in low-stakes SNGs. By following a few tips for what to do at the tables and what to avoid, you'll be well on your way to success. While you'll want to consider each decision separately, these guidelines will serve you well as you get started.
Nakamuras 2k Post
author's journey from being a novice online poker player with frequent losses to gaining expertise and building a substantial bankroll, emphasizing the significance of learning from the FTR community
Double or Nothing SNGs – Part I – Pre-Flop
Disclaimer: This guide is based on my experiences of $10 Double or Nothing SNGs (DONs). Introduction This is a brief introduction to the ‘Double Or Nothing’ tournaments (DONs) that run on PokerStars. These are 10 man SNGs but with a flat payout...
TLR’s Pocket Pairs in SnG’s/Sit n Go’s
how to effectively play pocket pairs in Sit n Go's (SnG's), emphasizing the importance of understanding the statistical odds, adjusting strategies based on the stage of the game, and making decisions based on stack size and table dynamics
Independent Chip Model/ICM Calculations
step-by-step guide for poker players to understand and apply the Independent Chip Model (ICM) in specific in-game situations, such as when to call an open raise or a push, to make more informed decisions
vqc’s Sit-n-Go Poker Moves & Plays
collection of strategic poker moves and plays, not originally created by the author, but compiled from various sources, offering tactics like the "Pushing all in" move, "Stop and Go," "Continuation Bet," and "Squeeze Play"
Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 1
comprehensive strategy guide for Sit-N-Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of understanding the game's structure, adjusting to different stages, and making informed decisions based on stack sizes and opponent tendencies
Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 2
There are important differences in play between single-table and multi-table SNGs. There are other important considerations if you're playing satellite Sit and Gos. Regardless of the type of SNG you play, you should observe your opponents and take relevant notes on them.
The ABC’s of Continuation Betting
C-betting is something you should routinely be doing when the flop misses you. You need to take into account your position, the number of opponents on the flop, your hand and other factors when deciding whether or not to make a continuation bet.
Double or Nothing SNG Advanced Strategy – Early Stages
early-stage strategies for Double or Nothing Sit & Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of tight pre-flop card selection, understanding the implications of the Independent Chip Model (ICM) when considering all-in confrontations, and the challenges of playing small to medium pocket pairs due to the tight nature of general DON players
SnG Key Strategies
There are a lot of strategic concepts involved in proper Sit and Go play. By learning how to wield your stack as a weapon, playing appropriately tight and developing proper preflop ranges, you'll be well on your way to beating the games. You'll also need to consider what other players are doing.
PokerStars Sit And Gos – HORSE
overview of HORSE Sit & Go Tournaments on PokerStars, detailing the five poker games that make up the format, the rotation of games, buy-in ranges, and payout structures, aiming to offer a diverse and entertaining experience for players of varying skill levels
Double or Nothing SNG Advanced Strategy – Final Stages
advanced strategies for the final stages of Double or Nothing Sit & Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of adjusting to opponents, making strategic bets, understanding when to fold even with the best hand, and the significance of timing blinds, showing hands, and considering the implications of the Independent Chip Model (ICM)
Using Game Theory in SNG Tournaments (Part 2): More HU Basics
The pre-flop and post-flop games change when you play 10+ big blind stacks with a pre-flop raise that is not all-in.
Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 4
In order to increase your hourly while playing SNGs, you may decide to multitable. You can try to stagger the starting times of your tournaments to make the process easier for you. Any SNG player can improve his or her results by learning to bluff well.
Using Game Theory in SNG Tournaments (Part 1): Heads Up Basics
Basic heads-up SNG scenarios are often much more complicated than they seem, and game theory helps us to understand why.
Double or Nothing SNGs – Part II – Post Flop Play
strategies for post-flop play in Double or Nothing Sit & Go tournaments, emphasizing the importance of having a strong hand to continue after the flop, the reduced value of continuation betting, the need to play aggressively with made hands, and the significance of adjusting one's play based on the tournament's progression
Double or Nothing SNG Advanced Strategy – Middle Stages
advises players to open up their starting hand requirements during the middle stages of a Double or Nothing Sit & Go tournament, emphasizing the importance of pot-stealing and re-stealing strategies, especially when antes are in play
Heads Up SNG Survival Guide
Heads-up SNGs can be extremely fun and profitable. Before playing, however, you need to make sure you're adequately rolled for the stakes you're going to play. Also, it's probably helpful to brush up on your push/fold game because these types of tournaments often feature short-stacked play.
PokerStars Sit And Gos – Heads Up No Blind Increase
unique format of heads-up Sit & Go tournaments on PokerStars where the blinds do not increase, emphasizing that this setup encourages patient play and resembles a heads-up cash game, with strategies differing significantly from regular SNGs
EV Calculations Tutorial 5: Tournament Calculations
If you want to make EV calculations during a Sit and Go tournament, you'll have to become familiar with the Independent Chip Model. The value of your chips will fluctuate depending on the stage of the tournament and your stack size. You need to use an ICM calculator to get accurate results.
Scuba Chuck’s What is Expected Value(EV)?
the mathematical concept of Expected Value (EV) in poker, emphasizing its significance in making profitable decisions by consistently choosing the most +EV situations, and discusses the intricacies of calculating EV in different poker scenarios, particularly in NL SNGs