It's also a great equaliser - so just because a player has a great reputation it doesn't mean they're 'unbeatable'. And if you're going to take on the pros, this is the best way to test your mettle!
Here are our top five picks for improving your heads-up game on PKR...
5. Finish him!
When the blinds go up it's time to go for the jugular, says Phil Shaw in this analysis of end game and heads-up strategy.
4. Playing position Heads-up
Phil Shaw is back with this expert analysis on the unique role position plays heads-up.
3. Blinding!
Rick Dacey's three part series about blind-on-blind conflict is the perfect way to understand the art of thievery and counter-thievery.
2. Grudge match!
PKR Pro kingkai84 took on garyzak in a Stacked Magazine heads-up grudge match that tested both players to the max. Did the pro prevail or was there an upset? Find out for yourself.
1. Playing your opponents
Let Beyne himself take you through one of the moves that helped him take down the legendary Johnny Chan heads-up at the final table of the APPT High rollers event.