# initial\_stack

#### initial\_stack

The number of chips provided to the player to start the tournament.

**Type:** integer

{% hint style="warning" %}
The integer should ***not*** be formatted.  No thousands separators, etc.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
If players can buy-in for different amounts and start with different stack sizes this should be the lowest "base" starting stack.
{% endhint %}

**Example:**

```javascript
"initial_stack": 1500
```