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Large poker tournaments offer the biggest challenges, and therefore the biggest prizes, in the world of online poker<\/strong><\/a>. The challenge and reward come from fighting your way through a field of hundreds or even thousands of opponents in the hope of making the prize money or even reaching the final table. It can be a tremendous feat of endurance to play poker online through the hours or even days that large tournaments require. The prizes, of course, include cash and the personal satisfaction of proving your skill (unlike slot tournaments<\/strong><\/a>, which are pure luck) and growing your reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the best online poker sites for U.S. players offer many opportunities for players of every budget and skill level to engage in large-field tournaments. To make the most of them, you should know that they require a different strategic approach compared to regular online poker games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the best online poker tips for large tournament play to get you started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Online Poker Tournaments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The key to online poker tournament strategy is the size of your chip stake. When you sign up to play a tournament, you receive a certain number of chips in exchange for a fixed sum of cash. This goes towards the prize money, along with all the other participants\u2019 cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To win real money prizes, you have to be placed within the prize pool. Unlike in cash games, winning individual pots isn\u2019t especially important. What is important is to survive and outlast other players until you reach a paying position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is even more important to remember since you can\u2019t top up your chips and keep on playing. If you run out of chips, you\u2019re out of the tournament. This has strategic implications on how you play, so you need to ensure you have the best tips to help you win tournaments more often<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how you approach each stage of a large poker tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Early Stages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the early stages of online poker tournaments, the objective is simple: accumulate as many chips as possible in order to set yourself up for the later stages, when stack size is critical. That means it\u2019s best to play \u201cby the book.\u201d Start off by focusing on the right starting poker hands to play. It may be fun to take risks and play weak hands in a one-off game just to see the flop and hope that something big will turn up on the board. But this could risk your money, chips, and time in a large field tournament. This isn\u2019t saying it won\u2019t pay off, with some players swearing by aggressive play early on when you are most likely to be able to find lots of fish (weak players), but it could end up backfiring if you underestimate your opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are recommended starting hands depending on where you\u2019re seated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n