Chris Moneymaker Online Chat on ESPN

ESPN.com: SPORTS NATION - Chat with Chris Moneymaker

US Sports Network, ESPN who broadcast the World Series of Poker show are currently doing a few online chat events with their poker stars.

Their first chat was with Chris Moneymaker, who won the 2003 World Series of Poker Championship after qualifying for the event by winning an online poker tournament.

Here's some of the highlights from the chat:

- Tips on how to keep a straight face:
CM: I always pretend like I'm nervous no matter what. I try to fall asleep.

- Who he considers the best player in the world:
CM: Stu Unger, Doyle Brunson

- If luck is an underrated part of the game:
CM: Luck is definitly part of the game. The faster the blind structure, the more luck is involved.

- On his call on opposing player, Dutch, with a 3-3
CM: I just had a read on him throughout the tournament. (the way he played his hands)

- How you deal with knowing you're up against more experienced players
CM: You balance the fear by playing super aggressively...frustrating a more experienced player

- Which pro is the most unnerving to play with
CM: Phil Ivey or Eric Sidel

- The differences between world class players and good players
CM: World Class players can lay down the toughest hands and play any two cards at any time without fear. Their reads are impeccable.

- Is it more fun to play aggressively or have the chip lead and play conservatively
CM: More fun to have the chip lead and play aggressively (!)

- The most common 'tell' of a beginner
CM:if your opponent acts weak he is strong and if he acts strong he is weak.

- Prefer pocket Q's or A,K
CM: Pocket Q's

- Best female poker player
CM: Jennifer Harmon

You can read the rest of the chat transcript here

Links:
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