ICM calculator
Stacks and prizes → what each tournament stack is really worth (exact Malmuth-Harville).
Enter the stacks and the prize structure. ICM converts chips into expected money.
Stacks (each player’s chips)
Prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd…)
Real value of each stack
| Player | % chips | % ICM | Value |
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How it works
Tournament chips are not worth their proportion: doubling your stack does not double your expected prize. ICM (Independent Chip Model) converts stacks into expected money given the prize structure, using the exact Malmuth-Harville method. It is the math behind final-table deals — and behind why you must play tighter near the bubble than chip equity suggests. Enter stacks and prizes and compare each player’s chip % with their ICM %.
Frequently asked questions
What is it for in practice?
To negotiate final-table deals with real numbers, and to understand how much tournament equity an all-in really risks near the money.
Is it a simulation?
No: it is the exact Malmuth-Harville computation (up to 9 players and 9 prizes), solved instantly in your browser.
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