Playing A9o BB vs CO in a 100bb Cash Game
Deep-stacked cash game poker hands when out of position often hinge on how well we construct aggressive ranges without overextending them. This hand illustrates a common but nuanced spot where the big blind check-raises the […]
Poker ICM – Using the Independent Chip Model In Tournaments
If you have spent most of your time at the poker tables playing cash games, you have probably never had to think about how much value you were winning or losing by making certain plays. […]
The Optimal Small Blind Strategy When Facing A Raise
The small blind is the most difficult position in poker. You act first postflop, you’re forced to invest money preflop, and every decision you make is magnified by positional disadvantage. Yet many players approach the […]
Big Blind Leads – Playing 65o BTN vs BB on 20bb in an MTT
At 20bb, big blind pots versus a button open are defined by two things: wide ranges and frequent small bets. This hand shows how GTO strategy uses proactive donk-betting from the big blind on low, […]
Multiway Pots: A Guide to Playing Profitably Against Multiple Opponents
Multiway pots are among the most misplayed situations in small and mid-stakes games. While many players instinctively tighten up or “play scared” when more opponents enter the pot, others make the opposite mistake by overvaluing […]
GTO Solver Strategy of JTs LJ vs BTN with 50bb
This poker hand is a good example of how solver strategy can look passive on the flop, aggressive on a blank turn, and then flexible on the river. Hero opens J♠T♠ from the lowjack at […]
Mastering SPR and Effective Stack Depth: A Practical Strategy Guide
SPR, short for Stack-to-Pot Ratio, is one of the most essential concepts in Texas Hold’em. It represents the effective stack ratio to the pot and indicates how deep players are, informing postflop gameplay strategy. SRP […]
Button Defense vs Lowjack with 76s on 50bb
Single-raised pots where the in-position player holds a condensed, connected range often reward patience over forced aggression. In this 50bb MTT hand, Hero defends the button with 7♣6♣ versus a lowjack open and navigates a […]
Mastering 3-Bet Defense: A Guide to Building Strong Calling Ranges
Players routinely call too wide, continue with dominated hands, or fold the ones that would have played profitably with position when facing a 3-bet. We already covered the 4-betting strategy, so today we will concentrate […]

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