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CHIMP is a free downloadable ICM calculator for tournament players. So instead of having to use an online ICM calculator, you can do your ICM calculations offline.
What is CHIMP?
Free ICM tournament equity calculator for up to 20 players. Important: We use Google's reCaptcha service to protect our free calculators against automated requests. By using this calculator you agree that Google will analyze data about your browsing session to help us verify that you are a human user. With CHIMP you can work out the monetary ($) value of your stack in tournament games. So for example, if there are 3 players left in the tournament and you have 4,000 chips whereas the other two players have 5,000 and 1,000 chips respectively, CHIMP will tell you how much your 4,000 chips are worth in terms of real money. A well constructed blind structure is key to running a successful tournament. It should increase gradually to encourage play, but also move the game along so that it finishes in a timely manner.
With CHIMP you can work out the monetary ($) value of your stack in tournament games.
So for example, if there are 3 players left in the tournament and you have 4,000 chips whereas the other two players have 5,000 and 1,000 chips respectively, CHIMP will tell you how much your 4,000 chips are worth in terms of real money.
For more information on ICM and why it's useful, check out these articles:
How to use CHIMP.
- Select the number of players in (or left in) the tournament.
- Input the total amount of money in the prize pool.
- Enter the amount of chips each player started with or the total number of chips in the tournament.
- Input the prize pool distribution. This basically means the percentage of the total prize pool that you can get for coming 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on. if there is no prize for coming 3rd, 4th, 5th or whatever just leave them blank.
- Enter each player's chip stack. It doesn't matter about the order, although it will be easier to use if you just put yours at the top.
- Click 'ICM' and let CHIMP do its magic. the value of your chip stack will then be shown on the right.
Try inputting a bunch of example situations to get to grips with it. CHIMP will tell you if the numbers don't add up.
Why use CHIMP?
Explaining the importance of ICM for Sit and Go players is out of the scope of this little page, but you can find all the information you need in the what is ICM? article. So apart from using CHIMP to help you improve your tournament game, why else would you download this handy little program?
As far as I'm aware, CHIMP is currently the only downloadable ICM calculator. So if you want to do your ICM calculations offline or just want have a handy tool next to you whilst you play without taking up the whole screen, CHIMP is perfect.
If you are interested in online ICM calculators though, check out these two:
How does CHIMP work?
It uses a lot of really unpleasant mathematics to work out the $ value of different stack sizes. You can actually work out ICM stuff by hand, but believe me when I say that it's absolutely no fun at all.
For an overview of how to work out ICM in poker, check out HoldemReview's ICM calculations. I think there's just about enough maths in there for you to just go ahead and download CHIMP instead.
CHIMP features.
- Works out ICM values for you and other players at the table.
- Can work out ICM for up to 10 players at a table with varying stack sizes and tournament prize pool distributions.
- Free.
Why is it called 'CHIMP'?
Independent Chip Model Help Program = ICMHP. That's not exactly going to catch on around school playgrounds, so mix it up a little and you get 'CHIMP'. Perfect.
Congratulations if you at least partly figured that one out already.
Buy Iain a beer.
As ever, Iain could do with a well-earned beer after sifting through and programming the mathematics behind horrific ICM calculations. If CHIMP helps you to win your next tournament, Iain would really appreciate a few dollars toward the next pint.
Cheers!
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Here's a nice free pot odds calculator tool from ThePokerBank called 'SPOC'. Enjoy.
What is SPOC?
SPOC is a free Simple Pot Odds Calculator program that calculates your pot odds and odds of completing your draw based on the number of outs you have and on the pot and bet sizes.
It also tells you how much more you would need to win after completing your draw to break even if you do not currently have the correct odds to call.
It stays on top of other windows during play and helps you to work out your odds with those tricky drawing hands.
Note 1: As you can see on the bottom line, SPOCv2.5 shows that would need to win a further $22.22 from you opponent later on in the hand to break if you make the call in this spot. This is related to implied odds.
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Note 2: In SPOC, the 'Pot $' field includes your opponent's current bet. So in the example above, a opponent has just bet $10 in to an existing $10 pot, making the Pot $ $20 and the Bet $ $10
Why use SPOC?
SPOC is really basic, but then that's the beauty of it. SPOC is not meant for just blindly churning out the odds when you have a drawing hand, it's designed to help you form a better understanding of ratios and all that mathematical stuff to do with drawing hands.
If you want a program that automatically outputs the stats and tells you what to do, you can pay $69.95 for Texas Calculatem. If you want to get to grips with drawing odds and familiarise yourself with the most common ratios and percentages for different situations, try SPOC.
So please, for your own good and the benefit of your game use your head as much as possible. In fact, as soon as you get used to the numbers just leave SPOC behind. It's a great tool for learning - just don't grow to rely on it.
How to use SPOC.
Before you use SPOC, it's best that you familiarise yourself with the pot odds article. Just remember that:
If your pot odds are greater than your chances of hitting your draw. CALL.
The odds charts will also be helpful for figuring out how many outs you have for different drawing hands. But for quick reference:
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- Flush draw - 9 outs.
- Straight draw - 8 outs.
- Gutshot straight draw - 4 outs.
- Straight and flush draw - 15 outs.
SPOC features.
- Calculates pot odds.
- Calculates implied odds (or how much you need to win if you do not have the right pot odds to continue).
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Old versions.
SPOCv2.1 - An earlier version of SPOC without the implied odds calculator built in. Handy for those of you that are too optimistic with the amount of money you expect to win after hitting your draw.
Buy Iain a beer.
If SPOC has helped you win a few extra pots and taught you how to make the right calls when on drawing hands, why not send Iain (the developer) a few dollars for a congratulatory beer?
Cheers!
Go back to the Texas Hold'em software.