Those who have moved up is there alot of diffrence in skill level between 1/2 and 2/4? Also when taking an out of bankroll test run would about 200 bb at the next level while leaving about 500bb if I have to drop back down be ok.

TY

Depends primarily on the site, but 2/4 is generally pretty similar to 1/2. Maybe a few more of the "pro" players who are grinding it out with bonus/rb, etc, like me.

If I understood your OP correctly, you're saying you have 500 BB for 1/2, so $1000, and 200 BB more for a shot at 2/4, so $800?, so like 450 BB total for 2/4?

As long as your a pretty solid player, you should have no problem, I play 2/4 with less, lol, although I shouldn't.

No.
I don't think the skill level jumps significantly for any single level.

However, I do feel there is often a style difference between levels.
And this will possibly negatively affect your success at the new level until you adjust.

Players at the higher level will still make plenty of mistakes.
But they may make different mistakes.
It will make it seem "harder".
But it's really not.
Just different.

For example,
I beat the 3/6 games on Stars pretty regularly.
But the 5/10 games seem to be loaded with a bunch of slowplaying, check-raising, monkeys.
And this really throws me off.




I think I have a different idea of what a "test run" means.

It is important to primarily play at a level that you can afford (300bb or whatever).
But I often dip into games that are above my roll (If I see good stats for a table).
I just only do it for brief periods of time (30 minutes or so).
So I get a little experience, have minimal risk (since I am only there for a short period of time), and possibly cash big (bigger than normal because of the stakes).

So I see nothing wrong with sticking your toe in the water of a deeper pond.
Even if you aren't quite rolled for the full swim.
Just be smart about it.

--CM

I would agree that the differences are minimal.

Stay within your BR, get a read on your oppontents, play tag and keep an eye on the board to keep those weak players tilting u off with junk. Pretty standard stuff but the focus is necessary whatever level you play at.