Hold'em strategy articles tagged "nodelock".
In high-ICM bubble spots, using chip EV ranges unchanged lets preflop mistakes spread through the entire postflop tree. Incorrect BB defense and oversized c-bets in particular can heavily reduce tournament EV.
Postflop ICM is not simply a skill of playing tight. To make accurate in-game decisions, you need to consider the chip EV baseline, payout structure, remaining stack distribution, and opponent tendencies together.
