The Secrets to Winning Big in Tournament Poker

Written by one of the more successful tournament players, this work concentrates on major limit hold'em tournaments where the buy-ins are from $100 to $5,000. The author uses a common-sense approach to understanding tournament play, including examining the structure, measuring your progress throughout, and methods for varying play. Designed for the beginner and intermediate player, 10 sections include player class, table assignments, image, starting hands, player evaluation, and playing patterns. It explores the end of the first two hours to the last 3 tables, a look at conservative vs. aggressive play. He directs you to proper play at the last 3 tables, the last table, against the all-in opponent, and heads-up.