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I'm a little new to tournament poker. Generally I play limit live 4/8 or 5/10.

Starting to branch out into tourneys at my local casino.

So how often should I be making it deep into a tournament.

My last two I made it about half way through the field and busted out. Had to push with a short stack and all of that. Seems to me I played them fairly well however.

So I'm trying to get a barometer type feel for this as I move forward and evaluate my play.

Thanks,
Harley

Hmmmmmmmm. Not alot of action on this site, I guess.

Tough to say. because variance in bigger tournaments is huge!

also if you feel you have an edge in generel, it will be plus +ev for your to play..

Also even if you have an edge, you can easily play alot of tournaments and still dont cash!

SO if you have an edge, just keep playing well and you will win money in the long run.

Thank you uselink!!

I've been thinking that, well like I busted out of the last few, I've gotten deep been at 8 times 2/3 of the SB+BB+antes and had to go with my AA or JJ. Been called and AA was cracked and JJ ran into KK to my immediate left. I busted yet believe I did the right thing.

Also I can win at the $.10/.25 NL level so I think I've an edge.

All rather subjective, but I think I'm OK.

So once again, Thanks

Harley

If the tournament pays 10% of the field and everyone is equal in skill, you should make the money 10% of the time. Obviously, everyone is not equally skilled, so you just have to give it your best guess as to your skill edge and go from there. This is just a shot in the dark, but if this is a low buy-in tournament w/ a typically bad structure and you are a winning player at $.10/.25 NL online, then you making the money around 20% of the time seems about right to me. Again, this is just a total shot in the dark and I could be totally wrong.

A good online percentage is around 12-17% for mistakes depending on your play style. That being said, the majority of live tournaments should most likely be near the 25% range. GL

I would not focus on results when evaluating your play. Instead review hand histories of tournaments you have played. A coach or team can be useful in evaluating and providing feedback. Personally I just returned from the wsop where I played fifteen tournaments and didn't cash once. Looking at results this would indicate I played poorly. Actually I played some great poker. While I don't play poker to lose money I am fully aware of variance and how short term results are often misleading. Focus on improving your game strategies and situational awareness and wins will come.

Thank you all! I really appreciate this thread and your comments.