The M and Q ratio

Im reading about the m and q ratio and i dont understand why your not in good shape if your m is low but your q is very high .... is it possible for the cheap leader in a tournament and to be in a desperate posistion ... id like some help please

[runout_mick]

The blinds are so high compared to your stack that your "lead" is an illusion. You can go from leader to midstack just by being pushed off your blinds a few times, in contrast to having a high M AND Q where single orbits need not have a signifigant impact on your stack.


Hope this helps a little...

[elmitchbo]

not only is it possible, but online it is common for the chip leader to be in a relatively weak position in terms of M. if you can only survive 10-12 orbits you still have to be aggressive and play some hands.