Advanced GTO

We recently covered a complete strategy for c-betting on ace-high boards, and now we will dive deeper into high-card flops from KsQs9d to Jh6d2s.  Like before, we will use PeakGTO to analyze these examples. We […]

Building a strategy for how to c-bet on ace-high boards with different textures is not an easy task, and there is no better way than to break the strategy into different sections.  Today, we will […]

The idea of blockers in poker has been a part of optimal theory for a while. More recently, many players have been using blockers as a significant part of their overall poker strategy.  The concept […]

In the world of No Limit Texas Hold’em, success requires more than just understanding the rules of the game. It demands the ability to navigate an ever-shifting strategic landscape. Two of the most pivotal approaches […]

Online 6-Max cash games present a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The accelerated pace means players see more hands per hour, requiring quicker and more precise decision-making. Additionally, the average skill level online tends […]

Preflop play is arguably the most critical aspect of No Limit Texas Hold’em. It sets the tone for the entire hand and lays the groundwork for postflop decisions.  Game Theory Optimal (GTO) poker provides a […]

In tournament poker, mastering preflop tournament fundamentals is key to success. While postflop decisions often get more attention, your preflop choices set the stage for every hand, shaping your chances of going deep. This blog […]

The PeakGTO Poker ELO rating system was designed to help players to track their progress and get motivated to improve their gameplay, ultimately aiming to master the perfect GTO (Game Theory Optimal) strategy. This unique […]

Take this 20 question quiz to see your poker ELO score! You’re playing 40bb deep in an MTT and you raise from the LJ to 2.3bbs, only the BB calls. The board comes Ts6h4d and […]

Cash game poker is a very complex variation, with countless different elements, constantly changing stack sizes, and various lines you can take in different scenarios. Becoming a truly great Texas Hold’em cash game player can […]

If you have known how to play poker long enough, you have come across stretches of bad luck that seem impossible, and that is twice as true when it comes to online poker. If you have […]

If you have been watching high-stakes poker games in recent years, you have probably seen some very good players make some very strange calls on flops and turns in many hands. Poker hands that players […]

Take this 10 question quiz to test your knowledge of GTO Poker! True or False: Solvers will sometimes sacrifice the EV of a specific hand to strengthen your overall strategy. I.e. Not raising a hand […]

Using stats in online poker used to be considered one of the most important elements of a good poker strategy, as professional players relied heavily on stats for many years.  This has changed more recently, […]

Poker is a game whose complexity changes depending on the way you look at it. You can play poker at the most basic level and never think about the complexities of the game, or you […]

Being aggressive and punishing passive and weak play is the staple of any solid poker strategy. One play that fits perfectly into such an aggressive strategy is the squeeze play, which can be utilized with […]

Losing is a part of poker, whether you are the best player in the world or a recreational player who plays the game occasionally with their friends. If you have never gone through a bad […]

While many modern players focus heavily on mastering betting frequencies and sizes on different board textures and mimicking poker solvers in other ways, old-school players were focused almost entirely on making reads, and finding tells […]

Are you Ready to Test Your Poker Math Skills? See how you do in our latest quiz! If you get a 10/10, you are a crusher! You are on the river and the pot is […]

In the modern era of poker, it is quite common to come across poker players who live and die by Game Theory Optimal (GTO) poker strategies. GTO poker is certainly worth studying if you want […]

In the modern era of poker, the utilization of solvers is a must if you want to move up stakes and eventually become a true crusher. While poker has essentially been “solved” by solvers and […]