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ICM Calculator

Calculate Independent Chip Model equity for tournament decisions.

Prize Pool

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Payouts
1st: $500
2st: $300
3st: $200

Players (3)

1
2
3
Total Chips10,000

ICM Equity

Tournament value based on chip stacks

1
Player 1
$383.93
Chips: 50.0%Equity: 38.4%
2
Player 2
$327.50
Chips: 30.0%Equity: 32.8%
3
Player 3
$288.57
Chips: 20.0%Equity: 28.9%

ICM Pressure

Player 1
-116(High)
Player 2
+28(Medium)
Player 3
+89(Low)

Difference between ICM equity and chip-proportional share. Negative = more pressure to avoid risks.

ICM Tips

Chip leaders: ICM equity is less than chip proportion. Be more conservative.

Short stacks: ICM equity is higher than chip proportion. Can take more risks.

Bubble: ICM pressure is highest when close to the money.