Livb112 Shares Insights on Emotional Control and Poker Strategy

Livb112, a professional poker player, has struggled with emotional control in the past, often expressing frustration in chat, but has since managed to control his emotions better.

Livb112 started playing HU SNG at $100 stakes and has not played lower stakes seriously, so he cannot provide recommendations for those levels. He believes that responsible bankroll management is crucial, but the specific number of buy-ins needed can vary depending on the player's comfort and confidence.

Livb112 faced a challenging period on FTP where he played almost 5,000 games without significant profit, largely due to variance and losses against a strong opponent, ITF. He emphasizes the importance of confidence in one's abilities, stating that it can add 2-3% to the expected value in HU SNG games.

Livb112 adapts his strategy to the playing style of his opponents, using examples of how to exploit weaknesses in both recreational players and plus-EV players. He discusses how to handle tilt and the importance of confidence in maintaining a positive mindset during challenging periods.