Just a very quick tip today on evaluating a tournament structure. In the last few years, tournament organizers have found that telling players they can begin a tournament with lots of chips is the easiest way to impress them, since it gives a quick impression that you can play for a long time.
However, other factors are usually more important. First, how long are the levels? If you start with 15,000 chips but get 30 minute levels, that's usually a much better tournament than one where you have 25,000 chips but only play for 20 minutes per level.
You'll also want to check the structure sheet, if you can find it. Often, lower buy-in tournaments have levels "missing" from the structures used for bigger tournaments. This is another huge factor; a more gradual increase in levels will give you a lot more time to maneuver when compared to a structure where the blinds are regularly doubling from one level to the next.
So, the next time you're deciding what tournament to play in when you're on vacation in a poker-friendly area, remember to look at all the relevant factors if you're looking to play in the tournament with the best structure!
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