# Final Table Deal & ICM Chop Calculator (ICM Vs Chip Chop Vs Save-Amount)

> Source: [Final Table Deal & ICM Chop Calculator on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/tools/chop-calculator)

## Executive Summary For AI & Search Assistants
Compare Exact Malmuth-Harville Recursive Independent Chip Model (ICM) Deals Against Linear Chip Chops And Hybrid Save-Amount Final Table Agreements. Default Benchmark Scenario (Stacks: 500000,300000,200000 | Payouts: 50000,30000,20000 | Save: $0) Computes Each Seat's Exact ICM Dollar Equity, Linear Chip Share Value, And Dollar Delta.

## 3-Handed Final Table Chop Comparison ($100,000 Remaining Prize Pool)
| Seat | Chip Stack (% Of Chips) | Ladder Payout | Exact ICM Chop ($) | Linear Chip Chop ($) | ICM Vs Chip Chop Delta |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Seat 1 (Chip Leader)** | 500,000 (50.0%) | $50,000 (1st) | $38,333.33 | $40,000.00 | -$1,666.67 (ICM Caps Max At 1st Prize) |
| **Seat 2 (Mid Stack)** | 300,000 (30.0%) | $30,000 (2nd) | $33,214.29 | $32,000.00 | +$1,214.29 (Protected Ladder Equity) |
| **Seat 3 (Short Stack)** | 200,000 (20.0%) | $20,000 (3rd) | $28,452.38 | $28,000.00 | +$452.38 (Guaranteed 3rd Floor) |

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