The field will be full of weak and poor players. Let’s talk about what we should expect, and then how to approach the field in light of those expectations. We’re going to start with the early stages of a micro stakes tournament, right from the first hand. Understanding that we will have to deal with navigating these large minefields, have some hands hold up, and be prepared with the mental and emotional fortitude to avoid tilting when bad things happen, how should we go about giving ourselves the best chance to take one of these tournaments down? In this series of articles we’re going to try preparing you for just that, by breaking down what we’re dealing with at various stages of the game and how to adjust your approach and strategy to give you the best chance to succeed. The massive fields and peculiarly wild plays that are the norm in the low buyin tournaments can be frustrating for the aspiring poker student. Recreational players abound, tossing their hat into the ring for some fun and cards.
Micro stakes tournaments are filled with inexperienced and poor players.
