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1. Let's summarize what the "zones" mean. M=stack/(blinds+antes). For example, at the start of many Stars SnGs the stacks are 1500, the SB is 10, the BB is 20 and the antes are 0. Therefore at the start of these everyone has an M of 1500/(20+10+0) meaning everyone has an M of 50.
Here's how Harrington describes the Zone System:
Green Zone: M is 20 or more
Yellow Zone: M is 10-20
Orange Zone: M is 6-10
Red Zone: M is 1-5
Dead Zone: M is less than 1
[HOH2 pages 129 to 130]
Next we'll clarify what Harrington means by Q. Q is the relation of your stack to the average stack.
How should our pre-flop strategy change in Yellow? In the upper Yellow Zone our pre-flop strategy may not have to change much, especially if our Q is really high(our stack is a lot higher than the average stack in the tournament). In the lower Yellow Zone we need to avoid small suited connectors, especially if our Q is below 1(our stack is lower than the average stack in the tournament).
How should our pre-flop strategy change in Orange?
When I first read part 9 I used to play the same regardless of where I was in the Orange Zone. Now I treat the higher levels of the Orange Zone differently from the lower levels. Either way first-in vigorish is on my mind in the Orange Zone:
Quote:
an old idea assumes crucial importance: first-in vigorish. The concept is simple enough. Whoever is first to enter a pot has two ways to win.
1. First way: You can win because no one else contests the pot with you.
2. Second way: You can win a showdown against the other hand(or hands) that do contest the pot. [HOH2 page 137]
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One difference in my Orange Zone play is that if I'm in the Red or the lower Orange I use first-in vigorish more than if I'm in upper Orange.
How should our pre-flop strategy change in Red?
First-in vigorish is even more important than in the Orange.
2. Normally your position after the flop is crucial. In the Red Zone there is no play for you after the flop. You either moved all-in pre-flop or you didn't.
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