{"id":2542222,"date":"2025-05-13T18:49:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T18:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/?p=2542222"},"modified":"2025-12-23T20:10:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:10:24","slug":"c-betting-on-ace-high-boards-in-3-bet-pots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/c-betting-on-ace-high-boards-in-3-bet-pots\/","title":{"rendered":"C-Betting On Ace-High Boards in 3-Bet Pots"},"content":{"rendered":"\"PeakGTO:<\/a>\n\n\n\n

We already talked about c-betting on low-card boards<\/a> and high-card flops in 3-bet pots<\/a>, so today we will use the PeakGTO to analyze strategy on ace-high boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will cover different board textures on connected and dry boards to identify strategy differences after 3-betting preflop and summarize key takeaways for each section.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Understanding how to continuation bet (c-bet) on ace-high boards after 3-betting preflop is crucial for optimizing your postflop strategy. The approach varies significantly based on board texture and your position.

In Position (IP) on Dry Boards (e.g., A\u26607\u26652\u2663):<\/strong> When the flop is uncoordinated, you should c-bet approximately 90% of your range using a small bet size (around one-third of the pot). This leverages your range advantage and applies pressure on the opponent.
In Position on Connected Boards (e.g., A\u26609\u26668\u2666):<\/strong> On more coordinated flops, reduce your c-betting frequency to about 37%. When you do bet, opt for a larger sizing (around two-thirds of the pot) to account for the increased equity of your opponent’s range.
Out of Position (OOP) on Dry Boards (e.g., A\u26609\u26654\u2663):<\/strong> Playing from out of position, it’s advisable to check the vast majority of your range (over 96%) to maintain a balanced and manageable strategy.
Out of Position on Connected Boards (e.g., A\u26669\u26608\u2660):<\/strong> Similar to dry boards, you should check approximately 95% of your hands, as betting can often lead to difficult situations against a well-equipped opponent.

Key Takeaways
* Board Texture Matters:<\/strong> Adjust your c-betting strategy based on the coordination of the flop. Dry boards favor frequent small bets, while connected boards require more caution and selective betting.
* Position is Crucial:<\/strong> Being in position allows for more aggressive c-betting, whereas out-of-position play necessitates a more conservative approach.
* Bet Sizing:<\/strong> Use smaller bets on dry boards to exploit your range advantage and larger bets on connected boards to protect against the opponent’s potential draws.

By tailoring your c-betting strategy to the specific board texture and your position, you can make more informed decisions and enhance your overall profitability in 3-bet pots.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

C-Betting On High-Card Boards In Position – As7h2c vs. As9d8d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To start, we will dive deeper into an example where we 3-bet from the button versus a cutoff open, and he calls to see the flop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key assumptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n