Originally Posted by
Gronbog
Thanks for this. I don't post much, because I do so only when I think I may have something more to offer than is already being discussed. When it comes to tournaments, that's usually when I feel I have something to offer. If I have helped you or anyone else, I'm glad.
I feel your pain. Tourneys are a high variance beast and, as with other AP endeavors, there are times when, despite your strategic advantage, you will experience long periods sub-EV performance in the form of near misses or of not being in it at all, despite making all the right moves. Of course, it also goes the other way. Even worse than bad luck at the critical moment is making a costly error at that moment, so the key is to be ready to make the best bet and/or play when the time comes. Just keep applying what you know and your strategic advantage will eventually reward you.
Many times I have wished I had someone to vent to during these periods who would understand. When I explain just how unlikely a particular loss was to my wife, her eyes just glaze over. I see a bit of trend developing here though. Perhaps you and KJ are on to something! That's not a shot at either of you. I enjoy reading your posts!
Bookmarks