Been a while since this part of the site had some discussion going on, so figured I’d try and start some. At the weekend, I won this competition on Party:
https://www.partypoker.com/whats-goi...t-the-ace.html

Which means I get to play Boris Becker heads-up for $25k. Pretty intimidating to say the least.

The package includes flights and accommodation in mid-Feb to Rovzadov, Czech Republic and I’ll probably make a weekend of it with a couple of others. The night itself will have a charity theme, with Boris inviting friends and family to play a bounty SNG to start with (which I also have a seat for), followed by the HU battle.

The first problem I have is that I’m terrible at HU. The structure will be hyper turbo and I’ve just a few weeks to form a basic strategy, made more problematic because this is the period at work where I need to work a lot of evenings and weekends.

The second problem is just how intimidating this is going to be. Like most men though, a few drinks will probably sort out that problem.

I’ll be updating this sporadically with some hand histories and a trip report after the event. In the meantime, if anybody can provide me with a decent HU hyper strategy ITT or point me towards good resources where I can improve quickly and efficiently, I’ll be eternally grateful. Boris/tennis puns also welcomed, as well as tips from anybody that’s played on tv or under a lot of pressure.

New balls please.