[PShabi]

When I posted about my decent tourney finish in the $5, 2000 man tourney someone (penugin?) posted that they stayed away from them and play just SNG.

I looked into it, and saw that the payout and the odds made it much smarter to play there. So, being a limit player (NL too, but limit is my specialty) I decided to try a 20 man limit tourney for $30.

My early strategy, treat it like a normal limit cash game and play my normal tight/agressive style. Felt like if I caught normal amount of cards I'd be alright.

Worked well, as I got to the final 10, with a short stack though. Caught a good run and got in the run with 5 left.

The part that got dicey was when it got down to 3 handed play. All blind stealing, no showdowns, very hard to get reads at all. I imagine this is the norm during this part of a limit tourney (blinds were 1200 and all three stacks were between 5 - 8,0000). I adjusted and did my best and managed second place.

The pay was damn good for $33 I got $180 back.

Can anyone offer any expertise or advice during these tournaments at any stage, but especially during the final 5 and beyond?

Thanks.