Re: Punishing limpers (Results)
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Contrary to popular belief, being a short stack is an intrinsic advantage.
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Wrong, wrong, wrong.
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The idea that a big stack has an intrinsic advantage is a common misconception. If you are going to try to defend it, add something new. You didn't.
Note that I am not alone in pointing out the advantages of short stacks. Numerous theorists and successful players have also pointed them out.
It may be possible to make more money with a big stack. It is possible that a grandmaster would make more money playing chess by spotting all comers a bishop than he would playing with no disadvantage. This does not mean losing a bishop is an advantage.
The point of this thread was that a short stack allows you to outplay your opponents in some situations many players don't expect. If you disagree with my analysis of the push from the big blind here, I'd like to hear it. If you just want to say that I must be a fish for buying in short and not sharing your misconceptions about NL play, save it.
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