Bond18 Debunks Common Tournament Poker Myths

Bond18, a well-known MTT player and moderator on the 2+2 forums, has shared his insights on common misconceptions and strategies in tournament poker. He argues that many common tournament poker strategies are flawed and misleading. Bond18 provides examples of situations where players should fold despite having a positive chip expectation (+cEV).

One such example is folding Ax Ax in a satellite when you have already secured your spot in the tournament. Bond18 discusses the importance of playing +EV situations and not being afraid to risk one's position in a tournament. He advises players to be confident in their abilities and not to shy away from strong opponents.

Bond18 also addresses the misconception that the main goal in tournament poker is to survive. He emphasizes that the primary objective should be to build your stack to increase the number of +EV situations.