🃏 Understanding ICM

ICM (Independent Chip Model) explains why chips don't always have the same value in a tournament.

As you get closer to the money or final table, losing chips can hurt more than gaining the same amount helps.

Simple example:

A big stack can pressure medium stacks, while short stacks may need to avoid unnecessary risks.

Key idea: Don't only ask, “Is this a good chip decision?” Ask, “Is this a good tournament-money decision?”

Understanding ICM can help you make better decisions when the payouts and pressure get bigger. :))