have discussed what I called the middle phase of a sit&go, which is characterised by aggressive pre-flop play because of the size of the blinds relative to the remaining stack sizes. The late phase begins when the fourth player is eliminated and the remaining three fight it out for the money spots.

Obviously – at this point – you want to win since victory holds the biggest payout. Your opponents also want to win. Their play will loosen up, becoming more aggressive as a result.

For much of the time there will be no change in the character of play from the middle phase.