ICM & Stack Strategy Workbook | Situational Poker

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ICM — The Core Concept

Slide 2

ICM stands for .

In a tournament, chips do NOT have value. Chips gained are always worth than chips lost.

ICM converts tournament chips into real equity.

Push/Fold Range Chart

Slide 4

Fill in the approximate push/fold range for each position and stack size:

With antes, push ranges should be approximately wider because the pot is larger before the flop.

ICM Bubble Calculation Worksheet

Slide 3

Use this worksheet to practice ICM thinking on the bubble:

Your stack (BBs):

P2 stack (BBs):

P3 stack (BBs):

P4 stack (BBs):

Should you call P2's shove with A-K?

Your correct play:

Pay Jump Table

Slide 12

Fill in the pay jump amounts and what they mean for your decisions:

Antes — The Math

Slide 8

At 400/800 without antes, a successful steal from the button wins chips.

At 400/800/800 ante, a successful steal from the button wins chips — that is more profitable.

Once antes kick in, you should attempt to steal the blinds approximately from late position.

20-30BB Danger Zone Checklist

Slide 7

I will NOT open raise and then fold to a 3-bet at 20-30BB — that burns chips

I will NOT call raises with speculative hands (suited connectors, small pairs) at this stack depth

When someone raises me, I will 3-bet all-in or fold — not just call

I will only open hands I am happy getting all-in with

I will look for open-shove spots from late position to accumulate chips

Your ICM Notes

Describe ICM in your own words — what does it actually mean at the table?

Name a situation where you should fold a strong hand due to ICM pressure:

What is your biggest takeaway from this lesson?

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