Chop
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Chop
Chop
Chop Chop refers to a situation in Texas Hold'em tournaments or cash games where remaining players negotiate to split t…
Split Pot
Split Pot
A split pot occurs when two or more players have equally ranked hands at showdown, resulting in the pot being divided e…
Final Table Deal
Final Table Deal
A final table deal is an agreement among remaining players in a poker tournament to redistribute the remaining prize po…
ICM Chop
ICM Chop
An ICM Chop is an agreement among remaining tournament players to divide the remaining prize pool according to each pla…
Chip Chop
Chip Chop
A tournament deal where remaining players agree to divide the remaining prize pool or chips in proportion to their curr…
Equal Chop
Equal Chop
An agreement among remaining tournament players to divide the remaining prize pool equally regardless of their chip sta…
Deal Making
Deal Making
Deal making is the practice where remaining tournament participants agree to redistribute the prize pool before the tou…
EV Chop
EV Chop
A deal in which players agree to split the remaining prize pool based on each player's expected value EV as calculated …
Profit Split
Profit Split
A profit split is an agreement among poker players to distribute winnings proportionally, typically used in tournament …
Standard Deal
Standard Deal
A pre-arranged agreement among the remaining players in a poker tournament to split the remaining prize pool, typically…
Equity Share
Equity Share
The portion of the total prize pool or pot that a player is entitled to based on their current equity, often calculated…
Pot Share
Pot Share
The portion of the total pot that a player is entitled to win, typically resulting from split pots, side pots, or chopp…
Related Strategy
Detailed Explanation of ICM Calculation in Final Table Deal Agreements
ICM Independent Chip Model is a core tool for final table deal agreements, calculating each player's tournament equity based on chip counts. This article explains ICM principles, calculation methods, differences from chip chop, and how to use ICM for fair deals in practice while avoiding common logical pitfalls.
Final Table Deal Making Strategy Guide
Final table deal making is a key tool for reducing variance and locking in returns. This article explains common deal methods such as chip chop, ICM chop, and even chop, and teaches negotiation strategies and precautions to help you make optimal decisions in tournaments.
Final Table Strategy: In-depth Analysis of Position, Stack, and Negotiation Skills
The final table is the stage with the largest payout differences in a tournament. This article starts from stack depth and position relationships, explains the decision-making framework under ICM pressure, and shares how to maximize your own interests through negotiation skills when making a deal. Covers short stack, medium stack, deep stack strategies and key points of deal negotiation.
Final Table Strategy: Position, Chips, and Negotiation Skills
The final table is the decisive stage of a tournament, where three key factors determine success: position, chip depth, and deal-making negotiations. This article explains how to leverage position to gain an edge, adjust strategy based on chip count, and master the mathematical and psychological skills of deal negotiations to improve your profitability at the final table.
WSOP Heads-Up Deal Analysis: Tournament Prize Distribution Strategy
The World Series of Poker WSOP allows players to negotiate prize agreements in heads-up stages. This article analyzes the basic logic, common forms, and strategic considerations of deals, helping players make informed decisions at the final table.
Related Players
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Naveen Chopra
Canada
Naveen Chopra is a poker player from Canada with limited public tournament information. He occasionally appears in live tournaments, but has not yet accumulated widely recognized top results.
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Josue Choppy
United Kingdom
Josue Choppy, British poker player, global ranking 41628, career total winnings approximately $71,107. Known for cashing in multiple small tournaments and a solid playing style.
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Geoff Smith
New Zealand
Geoff Smith is a New Zealand professional poker player best known for winning the 2012 ANZPT Auckland Main Event for NZ$80,502. His victory marked a breakthrough in his career, achieved through a final table four-way chop and a dominant heads-up performance.
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Rohit Chopra
Switzerland
Rohit Chopra is a Swiss poker player, ranked 17943rd in the world, with career earnings over $185,000. He has achieved multiple results in international events and has a solid style.
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Dmitry Chop
Ukraine
Dmitry Chop is a Ukrainian professional poker player known for his consistent online tournament results and aggressive yet balanced style. With lifetime earnings exceeding $1.1 million, he has made several final tables in high-stakes online events on PokerStars, including WCOOP and SCOOP side events.
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Ferenc Szuchopa
United States
Ferenc Szuchopa, American poker player, world ranking 16009, cumulative earnings approximately $209,116. Known for a solid style, he has achieved good results in multiple tournaments.
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Pranav Chopra
United States
Pranav Chopra, American poker player, world rank 41657, career earnings approximately $71,048. His public information is limited; he is a low-key online/live player.
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Kimberly Durham
United States
Kimberly Durham is an American poker player who has recently made a mark in mixed-game tournaments, particularly in HORSE events. She finished runner-up in the $400 HORSE event at the 2025 Summer Super Stack, chopping the prize pool for $5,495. Her deep run showcased her skill in stud and razz variants.
