[AceofSpades]

[ QUOTE ]
I play a lot of multi table tournements. I knew I was a better player than 90% of the field. This didn't say much because they were all terrible. I found myself constantly getting knocked out with the best hand over, and over, and over.

"How the hell do these idiots last so long only to knock me out when I am ahead?"

"How can I win all the races in a tournament when these idiots call me every single time I push?"


[/ QUOTE ]

I think you greatly underestimate the skill of your opponents. Some opponents may put you on a range of hands preflop, and that range may be too wide for you but they don't know your playing style well enough to make an accurate range. Also pot odds may compensate for the all-in call.

an aggressive style of raising may cause some correct calls of an all-in with a weaker hand.

but postflop play is where you can gain the greatest edge on your opponents.

And if you are getting it all in preflop before the later stages of the tournament on a regular basis, you may have some leaks in your postflop play

Joseph