Results of First 50 SNGs

[Guy McSucker]

If I remember correctly, these things pay 50%/30%/20%. Is that right?

If so, here is a pointer that may help. Some may disagree, but this plan served me pretty well when I used to play one-table tourneys.

Your goals in a tournament with this payout should be

1) get in the money
2) come first.

This is because the prize for 3rd is pretty substantial (40% of the maximum prize), but the leap from 3rd to 2nd is dwarfed by the leap from 2nd to 1st.

So, once in the money, focus on winning the thing. Do not try to outlast one player to come 2nd; allow yourself more 3rd places, if need be, but try to win outright if you can.

I believe that 3rd place money is sufficiently large that survival tactics are correct on the bubble (i.e. with 4 left).

But don't take either of these points too far: don't give up on good opportunities with 4 left, and don't take rash chances when in the money.

Guy.