Bankroll management is extremely important, and I recommend it to everyone that plays poker. However, don't over-think bankroll management. Keep it simple, and stick to the gameplan, trust the process.
Ideally you want at least 20x your buy-in before moving up stakes. You might even want to increase that to 25x, or 50x your buy-in if you want to be really safe. Giving yourself a couple bullets at the next level before committing to moving up to the next stakes is a solid gameplan.
So, if your following the 20x buy-in rule, and you've been playing $1.10 stakes, 20x1.10 = $22. If you have $22 or less in your account you should be playing $1.10 stakes. Now with my two bullet rule. You'll need an additional $4.40 to move up to the next level, and give yourself two shots at $2.20 tournaments.
Anyways, that's how I try to approach my tourneys, and follow the same plan. Same thing applies when you have to move down stakes.
Count your buy-ins, don't break bankroll management!
Ideally you want at least 20x your buy-in before moving up stakes. You might even want to increase that to 25x, or 50x your buy-in if you want to be really safe. Giving yourself a couple bullets at the next level before committing to moving up to the next stakes is a solid gameplan.
So, if your following the 20x buy-in rule, and you've been playing $1.10 stakes, 20x1.10 = $22. If you have $22 or less in your account you should be playing $1.10 stakes. Now with my two bullet rule. You'll need an additional $4.40 to move up to the next level, and give yourself two shots at $2.20 tournaments.
Anyways, that's how I try to approach my tourneys, and follow the same plan. Same thing applies when you have to move down stakes.
Count your buy-ins, don't break bankroll management!
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