blinds defense fold equity ICM multi-way pot Comprehensive guide to playing micro stacks (under 10BB) in MTT tournaments. Covers optimal strategies for different positions, stack depths, and facing opens. Details specific adjustments for 7BB, 5BB, and 3BB stacks. Explains counter-intuitive concepts like wide big blind defense and small blind calling ranges with ICM considerations. Even with micro stacks, players have more options than just shoving. The video reveals surprising calling ranges from the blinds and explains how multi-way dynamics affect decision-making. Strategic Highlights: When To Get Creative Calling ranges exist even with 5BB from the blinds Different strategies for 7BB, 5BB, and 3BB stacks High cards become more valuable than suited connectors at 3BB Players behind can help create leverage against initial raisers Post-flop play is possible even with micro stacks Wide big blind defense is optimal with shallow stacks Small blind can develop calling ranges with short stacks
