Is it better to tie or take the low

[The_Professional]

Semi-final only one person advances (100-2000 bets) playing in the following order:

Player A 7700 bets 2000
Player B 8000 bets 2000
Player C 5300 bets 2000
Player D 8000 bets ??

What should Player D bet? and why?
p.s. in case of a tie players play 5 hands with new bankrolls. They play in the same order as above.

 

[gronbog]

1 minute answer ...

I don't see how taking the low against Player D by betting 1 chip less than 2000 gives up anything vs Players A and C. You gain the low vs Player D and still have options for retaking the high. I think I would bet 2000 minus one chip.

 

[LeftNut]

1 minute answer ...

I don't see how taking the low against Player D by betting 1 chip less than 2000 gives up anything vs Players A and C. You gain the low vs Player D and still have options for retaking the high. I think I would bet 2000 minus one chip.

My thought exactly. Good fortune has given you the best betting position, take advantage of it.

P.S. Perhaps this is a scenario from the weekend's GN in Vegas? The table size and bet limits are a giveaway.

P.P.S. If I were Player A, I'd have bet 1600.

 

[The_Professional]

Thanks Gronbog and LeftNut
It makes sense. For some reason, in the heat of the battle things get foggy.
Yes, that was GN tournament, were you there LeftNut?

 

[LeftNut]

No, but I have been in a few before so that's why the rules were familiar.
Lately they've had a wonderful knack for scheduling them on weekends that prevent my attendance.