5 min
Short Stack Push-Fold Basics
A practical framework for tournament decisions below 15 big blinds.
Why Stack Depth Drives Everything
Below 15 big blinds, the value of preserving fold equity often matters more than seeing flops. The best hands become direct shoves, marginal suited hands rise in value from late position, and weak offsuit hands lose playability.
How To Use This MVP
Treat each recommendation as a structured heuristic. It is not a true equilibrium output, but it gives a consistent first pass based on hand class, position, stack, stage, antes, and prior action.