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11 months ago ::
18 Jul 12 08:31 AM
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Date Joined:
Jul 18, 2012
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Hi.
I have been playing for about 2 months so definitely a newbie (or is the term fish?).
Anyway, I have entered a few tournaments to gain the experience and in a couple have found myself chip leader after an hour or so through a combination of play and calling maybe one all-in.
That's when my problems start.
For example, I recently played a tournament and was chip leader after an hour or so. Prior to this I thought I was playing fine for my skill level but when I get in the lead my game changes and I begin to play cautiously in the hope of keeping my stack. (Anti-Tilt syndrome?).
Inevitably my position begins to slip and the end result is that I often go out.
Should I be more aggressive, for example raising most pre-flop hands as I have seen others do?
Any advice appreciated as it is getting to me now.
Thanks
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11 months ago ::
18 Jul 12 05:41 PM
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A rusty old bucket down by the barn sings...I'm going to shine one day.
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Hi.
I have been playing for about 2 months so definitely a newbie (or is the term fish?).
Anyway, I have entered a few tournaments to gain the experience and in a couple have found myself chip leader after an hour or so through a combination of play and calling maybe one all-in.
That's when my problems start.
For example, I recently played a tournament and was chip leader after an hour or so. Prior to this I thought I was playing fine for my skill level but when I get in the lead my game changes and I begin to play cautiously in the hope of keeping my stack. (Anti-Tilt syndrome?).
Inevitably my position begins to slip and the end result is that I often go out.
Should I be more aggressive, for example raising most pre-flop hands as I have seen others do?
Any advice appreciated as it is getting to me now.
Thanks
Hi , Graham....you certainly should be aggressive , but aggression does not mean play almost all pre-flop hands but rather that you play the hands you choose to play in position or out aggressively . am a newbie myself ..but I hope this helps you 
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11 months ago ::
18 Jul 12 07:52 PM
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Date Joined:
May 10, 2006
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I will make the FT, I will make the FT, I will make the FT
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There are many articles here you should read which will improve your game no end (they have mine).
Chip lead in any tournament is difficult to keep, as they chances are you had a good run to get there and someone else could quite easily have a better run and take the lead.
The most important thing is not to freeze like a rabbit in the head lights, 100 x BBs (Big Blinds) looks good after an hour, if you stop playing by the time you reach the money you will be lucky if that is even 10 x BBs and then you are in real trouble.
Don't go crazy is my message, understand your table image if you try to bully with the chips (raise most hands, play a lot of hands) players will spot this and change their play to take most of your chips, as they probably do at the moment when they spot you have froze, it makes you an easy target.
If you have got the chips keep changing your play, take a few more risks than you might do normally but within reason, 8 2 off is still 8 2 off. don't be affraid to fold, but don't be affarid to play if you have a decent hand
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11 months ago ::
18 Jul 12 09:34 PM
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Date Joined:
May 22, 2011
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Id be stealing with average hands j10 k10 , pairs , pushin on short , med stacks . Nothing that would get me in trouble . Don't wanna lose half my stack or more on these hands . Having alot of chips lets u open up and take risks , if u lose half ure stack go back to your normal game . Big stacks is fun , I love it when it happens (not very often) . I would say stop being a rock and losen up but don't be a loose fish . As I'm on a major down swing just ignore my advise :)
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11 months ago ::
19 Jul 12 07:43 AM
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Date Joined:
Jul 18, 2012
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Thanks guys for the advice. I think I knew the answer but just wanted more experienced players to confirm it and offer any insight.
I will let you know how I get on.
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10 months ago ::
25 Aug 12 05:11 AM
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Date Joined:
Apr 30, 2011
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How about an update Graham.
I hope you are enjoying the the first part of the long and winding road that creates you as a player.
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9 months ago ::
28 Aug 12 09:03 AM
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Hi.
I have been playing for about 2 months so definitely a newbie (or is the term fish?).
Anyway, I have entered a few tournaments to gain the experience and in a couple have found myself chip leader after an hour or so through a combination of play and calling maybe one all-in.
That's when my problems start.
For example, I recently played a tournament and was chip leader after an hour or so. Prior to this I thought I was playing fine for my skill level but when I get in the lead my game changes and I begin to play cautiously in the hope of keeping my stack. (Anti-Tilt syndrome?). Hellmuth Poker
Inevitably my position begins to slip and the end result is that I often go out.
Should I be more aggressive, for example raising most pre-flop hands as I have seen others do?
Any advice appreciated as it is getting to me now.
Thanks
I am having the same problem. The feeling that you are winning and lucky often drags you down.
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