I thought I’d start a thread on these Win the Button tournaments that pokerstars have been running recently, as they seema  good option for micro/low players like me with their decent guarantess, good structure, and less insane field sizes!

My initial adjustments to this different format have been as follows: 

1. Using a larger opening size, to increase the chances of taking the pot down pre-flop. The added value of getting the button when you win the pot then has the effect of widening your range on the next hand, and allows you to have the advantage of position continually to put opponents in difficult spots. 

2. 3-bet more often, and light, as stated before, I feel there are immediate and continuing EV benefits the more pots you win, and the more you can put yourself in position. 

3. If the person 2 to your right opens, or 1 to your right, I will widen my calling or 3-betting range to decrease my chances of ending up in the small or big blinds. (This is somewhat player dependant, if the player s competent, and capable of realising this adjustment I will try and minimise how exploitive I go). 

4. Fundamentally – adjusting my strategy to prioritise winning the pot in close spots. If poker strategy can be summarised by prioritising position, the more you can stay in position the higher your EV!

Obviously it’s important to not sacrifice too much EV with any of these short term adjustments, but what would everyone’s thoughts on these adjustments be? 

Any other suggestions on theoretical adjustments to make in this format?