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However the book states that this strategy is for inexperienced players up against good or even professional players in live tournaments. The strategy does evolve taking other factors into consideration (player style, position, stack size, pot odds). By the end of the book you'll take away some key concepts that anyone should include into their game. Similar to the basic concept of this book (move in or fold) this reading might be love it or leave it but it provides a fresh approach to No Limit Hold'em. Moving in preflop is a very powerful weapon which takes any skill advantage out of the equation, but it should be used only in certain situations and not base your whole game around it. It's difficult to sit at the table waiting for AA or KK to make your move - you only get those every 22 hands or so although there are better chances of that happening online. Since this method will be vulnerable when the blinds are low you'll either need to learn how to play the post-flop with other readings or pick your spots and make your move.
The authors make it very clear that the Kill Phil strategy is very vulnerable at the early stages of a tournament when blinds are insignificant compare to stack sizes and there are no antes. I tried the strategy on several 1 table and multi table SNG and when I stuck to it I made the money almost every time. It even has an internet strategy modification due to the loose nature of online SNG play. It is also stressed that players must have the courage to take risks to preserve and increase their chip count at all costs. the hands you raise or check-raise to get value or trap.
Having read "Kill Everyone" - the sequel to this book - prior to this one I must admit that the strategy seemed too simple and I was skeptical at first. Then it goes into post-flop trapping, mixing up the hands you push vs. Post-flop play is discouraged to keep beginners out of trouble but they have to develop a lot of patience. It provides the ALL-IN move as the big gun to create confusion and frustration against pros who prefer to outplay you post-flop for your chips. This type of move is not for the faint hearted.Initially your limited to a few groups of hands with which you will go All-In with.
For advanced players I suggest Kill Everyone It's a very good book for amauter players so they will start to learn how no limit texas holdem is been played. Also there are some advanced strategies later at the book.
Of the many poker books I have read,I found this one very worthwhile. Aside from the basic Kill Phil system, the book contains advice & a tournament overviewfrom two people who have been there. I found the information contained in Kill Phil useful & productive.It can provide another weapon in the arsenal of a serious poker player.No system of play can substitute for hours of practice, lots of reading,and constantly striving for improvement in your game. I experimented with Kill Phil in the recent WSOP Ladies circuit event in Tunica and went from placing 27th last year to placing 18th this year.
On the other hand, IF you pair Q or J and I don't pair A or K, then you'll win. Even though it's true that if no one has a pair we both have the same odds of pairing something, that doesn't mean that the better hands won't win in the long run.It just throws a giant monkey wrench into the picture in the short run.So, what's the moral of my message. Namely, is there a mathematical basis for going all-in anytime you deside to play a hand.I can see how these ideas were derived.
And so on.So, I can see how there might be some logic to going all-in with 8 5 as easy as one would go all-in with AJ. This book presents a legitimate point describing a way to try and win a tournament. But here's where it comes back to reality.
While reading this book, the reviews, online message boards, and playing constant online tourneys, it has occurred to me that there's a very important concept here. Also, obviously, if either of us draw to a straight or a flush we'll win, but if we both do, I'll win. Whether or not it works is debatable, so go ahead and try it if you like.I think the better players will come out on top anyway, and shouldn't be so quick to condemn this method.
For instance, suppose I have AK, and you have QJ, well since the status quo is for me to win, if neither of us improve, I'll win. The same is true whether or not you hold 8 5.
Hard to argue with those results. The first time I used the strategy in this book, I won a 180 player tournament.
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