Tournament concept

Double Up — Tournament Poker Concept Explained

Here's a clear definition with real-hand context, plus how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

Double Up — Winning an all-in to double your chip stack.

In more detail

Critical in tournaments — a well-timed double-up shifts your ICM equity dramatically. Use the ICM calculator to see the swings.

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Common questions

What does Double Up mean in poker?

Critical in tournaments — a well-timed double-up shifts your ICM equity dramatically. Use the ICM calculator to see the swings.

What's the fastest way to calculate Double Up at the table?

Use our ICM calculator — it runs entirely in your browser, free, no signup.

Related terms

Freeroll
A tournament with no entry fee but real prizes.
ICM
Converts tournament chip stacks to real-dollar equity.
MTT
A tournament played across many tables, players consolidating until one is left.
Short Stack
Having significantly fewer chips than the table average.

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