Tournament

Stack Depth Awareness

Your effective stack (in big blinds) drives strategy. Deep stacks favor post-flop skill; short stacks push toward preflop decisions.

As blinds rise, hands that were playable become folds. Stay ahead of the curve by stealing blinds in late position.

Near the money or final table, chips are worth more than usual. Avoid marginal all-ins and prioritize survival when payouts jump.

Exploit tight tables with more opens; tighten up against aggressive tables. Always note stack sizes behind you.