level 14 to 15 torneys

daniel1969

i only seem to get to level 14 to 15 in torneys (only a couple of times) at kind of range of hands should i be looking to play at these levels , i keep messing them up ?????

Batkin88

All depends on your current stack size the structure of the tournament your posistion and they players on your table.
I know you prob hear it all the time but only play tens or better unless making a move and as you move throughtout the tournament vary pre raise amounts bet strong with big hands don't overplay them.
Consider bringing K 9 Q 8 the mid range hands into posistion raises, always attack the button if your stack allows don't get carried away defending your blinds.
Don't be a non believer without reads (most of the time)
Don't shove pocket pairs below queens pre as you will be in a race to overcards unless you feel your stack size is too low not to race.
Always try to be the raiser and don't call 3 way flops pre with hands like k 10, Q 10 , a 9, OR ANY ACE RAG.Don't over value ace rag suited like most players.
I would say if your always atleast one double up off the current leader you are running fine, if your above average and the leader is well ahead consider going for just cashing rather than being rash with hands to try and hit 1st. Unless your always playing for the win everytime then this is fair enough.

Hope this helps

daniel1969

thanks batkin, my stack is usually above average , but that helps alot , i have just qualified for my first open threw satalite , so fingers crossed , thanks again