Kill Phil — Review
A simple, aggressive system that lets amateurs compete with the pros.
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A simple, aggressive system that lets amateurs compete with the pros.
Beginner by Lee Nelson with Blair Rodman
What Kill Phil covers
The premise is brilliant: instead of trying to out-play world-class opponents (the 'Phils') after the flop, use a largely pre-flop, push-or-fold approach that neutralizes their skill edge. It's the simplest viable tournament strategy ever published.
Key ideas you'll take away
- Push-or-fold to neutralize skilled opponents
- A simple system amateurs can actually execute
- Reducing variance of decision-making, not of results
Who it's for
Beginners who want a workable tournament approach without years of study.
Our verdict
A clever, genuinely useful starting system for new tournament players.