Sit N Go (SnG) Strategy – Part I

Sit N Go is a type of poker tournament game that is frequently played in most online poker sites. It involves careful planning and strategy so you need to be observant 0f the opponents at your table. There are a lot of possible factors to determine your success in every tournament and learning how to play the game and what strategies to apply will definitely give you the edge over the other players on the table.

Knowing Your Limits

There are different types of strategies that you can employ in any Sit N Go game. Starting with the most basic rule, you should enter a tournament or a game that involves only 1/20 of your bankroll. This is to ensure that you wouldn’t be going in over your head when you have a losing streak and your bankroll can still cover you. Another advantage of this is when the game has a high buy in which may cause you some uncomfortable moments. Your risk threshold in the game will also be a factor in your decision making so make sure your bankroll is large enough.

Structure of the Tournament

The second important thing that you should pay attention in any Sit N Go game is its structure. A Sit N Go game that starts with a large amount of chips and blinds that are slowly increasing are ideal for poker players that have advanced skills. On the other hand, when you have a small number of chips with a fast paced increase in blinds, it will mostly depend on how lucky you are rather than how skillful you are. There are many poker sites that have a great Sit N Go structure and Full Tilt Poker is one of them.

Observe Your Opponents

Observing your opponents is one of the best strategies that you can to your advantage when you play a Sit N Go. It is not always that you get a good hand in the beginning, so you will need to deal with learning how your opponents operate. Take note of the movement of each player on the table so you can create a profile of them for future use. Sit N Go’s usually begin at a slow pace so if you are comfortable, it is a good idea to play at least 2 tables. This will keep you alert and on your toes so you won’t be bored which can cause error in your judgment. It will also maximize your hourly winrate.

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