ralphthemouse

i just got a copy of tournament poker for advanced players, and was very curious about the 'system' that sklansky introduces.

i even played a few sng's using the 'system', and finished 3rd and 2nd (despite pissing a few people off). if theres one criticism i have with the 'improved system', it is that towards the end (final 3-ish) it advises going in on any two suited cards, and your image is not factored in (going all in on every other hand).

anyway, i was wondering if anyone actually put this system to the test for any significant peroid of time and if so, what the results were?

as well, incorporating this system with 'regular' play seems interesting (a new 'gear' to switch to); would it go well when youre somewhat (but not too) shortstacked (~12-13x bb)?

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Dave Scharf

The system depends upon having opponents with a "gap." If their gaps are small, the system fails. I don't reccomend the system in Canadian tournaments (although lots of players are worse than the system).

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ralphthemouse

that makes sense. i was thinking also that players accustomed to playing online would be more likely to call constant all ins, making the system less viable

why is that? smaller 'gaps' due to online play, lower buy-ins, etc..?

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Tilter

Hey Ralph, do you go to U of T?

ralphthemouse

yeah, at innis. you?

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Tilter

Just wondering. I live @ Tartu, but I saw you online on DC++.

Dave Scharf

Smaller gaps based upon skill of player mostly. Canadian tournament are small compared to the big U.S. events. Thus, the overall skill leverl is lower. This is, of course, a general statement. There are lots of skilled players in Canadian events.

Online is the same thing. Smaller buy-in online events tend to make for small gaps.

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narayan

can u explain the theory in more detail?