I tornei e l'arte della guerra

" If you know the enemy and know yourself ,
Your victory is not in doubt . "
-SUN TZU -

THE ART OF WAR , the classic book on the war of the Chinese general Sun- tzu has served as an inspiration to kings and warriors for over two thousand years . In modern times , businessmen and athletes have used his wisdom to prevail over rivals . David Apostolic , author and avid poker player , reveals how the Art of War applies dramatically to the game of poker and , in particular, to poker tournaments . He chose the key principles and steps that show you how to play fearless by general - attacking the opponent's weaknesses , hiding his strength and knowing when and how to move in order to give the coup de grace .
In order to win in poker tournaments is not enough to be masters of the basic strategies you need to balance two objectives: to accumulate chips and survive. In no-limit tournaments, players can attack at any moment with their entire stack. The rewards can be huge, but one mistake can mean the deletion. As in war , organization and discipline are the most important qualities to succeed. Apostolic shows you how to hone these skills and apply other key principles that are central to the philosophy of Sun Tzu .

You will learn to :
Weaken your opponent is first to face
¨ Forcing your opponent to do things he does not want
Achieving your goals is by indirect means and unexpected
¨ Evaluate the pros and cons of each course of action
¨ Take advantage of changing circumstances
Hitting is with the utmost force against the weakest points of your opponent and much more

Whether you are a casual player eager to participate in his first tournament or an experienced professional who wants to sharpen their game , Tournament Poker and the Art of War is a major step along the road that leads to victory .

DAVID APOSTOLIC played in dozens of poker tournaments each year. He won tournaments online , in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He also wrote Machiavelli and Strategy in Poker