{"id":2543142,"date":"2025-06-24T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/?p=2543142"},"modified":"2025-12-23T20:06:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:06:45","slug":"defending-c-bets-on-high-card-boards-in-3-bet-pots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/defending-c-bets-on-high-card-boards-in-3-bet-pots\/","title":{"rendered":"Defending C-Bets on High-Card Boards in 3-Bet Pots\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/peakgto\" class=\"adv-link\" aria-label=\"PeakGTO: PokerCoaching&#039;s free poker solver for GTO study\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Peak-test-banner.jpg\" alt=\"PeakGTO: PokerCoaching&#039;s free poker solver for GTO study\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Peak-test-banner.jpg 815w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Peak-test-banner-746x103.jpg 746w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Peak-test-banner-768x106.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" width=\"815\" height=\"113\"   \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>We recently covered how to <a href=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/defending-c-bets-on-ace-high-boards-in-3-bet-pots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Defending C-Bets on Ace-High Boards in 3-Bet Pots \">defend versus c-bets on ace-high boards in 3-bet pots<\/a>, and today we will dive into defending c-bets on high-card flops to analyze how to play them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will cover various board textures and look into both out-of-position and in-position scenarios after calling a 3-bet preflop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-2d519876 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-36a03f76 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>TLDR:<\/strong>\u00a0See AI summary of this article.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>High-card flops in 3-bet pots create polarized strategies. Your defense depends heavily on board texture, bet sizing, and whether you&#8217;re in position or not.<br><br><strong>In Position on Dry Boards (e.g., K\u26606\u26652\u2663):<\/strong> Villain c-bets nearly 100% with 60% pot sizing. You defend ~65% of your hands by calling only\u2014no raising needed.<br><strong>In Position on Connected Boards (e.g., K\u26658\u26667\u2666):<\/strong> Villain uses 25% sizing. You defend ~82%: call 69%, raise 13% with value and bluffs. Raise more vs small bets.<br><strong>Facing Large Bets:<\/strong> Reduce defense frequency (~60%) and eliminate raises. Stick to calling with strong or equity-rich hands.<br><strong>Out of Position on Dry Boards (e.g., K\u26658\u26602\u2666):<\/strong> Villain c-bets nearly always. You call 33%, raise just 6% with middle sets and top pair combos + a few semi-bluffs.<br><strong>Out of Position on Connected Boards (e.g., K\u26609\u26658\u2665):<\/strong> Defend aggressively. Raise 25%, call 39% vs small bets with sets, two pair, straight draws, and suited Broadway hands.<br><br><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><br>* <strong>Adjust to Sizing:<\/strong> Raise more vs small bets, call wider. Against large bets, defend tighter and eliminate most raises.<br>* <strong>Connected Boards = More Raises:<\/strong> Introduce more aggression with strong hands and draws when flops hit your range.<br>* <strong>OOP = Caution on Dry Boards:<\/strong> Stick to calling; only raise with strong value hands and good backdoor draws.<br><br>High-card boards in 3-bet pots are high leverage. Know when to call, raise, or fold based on your position, the board texture, and the bet sizing you face.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-81d36995      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#defending-on-high-card-boards-in-position-ks6h2c-vs-kh8d7d\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Defending On High-Card Boards In Position &#8211;\u00a0 Ks6h2c vs. Kh8d7d<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#key-takeaways\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#defending-on-high-card-boards-oop-kh8s2d-vs-ks9h8h\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Defending On High-Card Boards OOP &#8211; Kh8s2d vs. Ks9h8h<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#key-takeaways\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Key takeaways<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defending On High-Card Boards In Position &#8211;&nbsp; Ks6h2c vs. Kh8d7d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will start with an in-position example in a spot where we open from the BTN, face a <a href=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/3-bet-poker-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"3-Betting in Poker: How to Pick the Right Spot for a 3-Bet\">3-bet<\/a> from the BB, and decide to call preflop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key assumptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The hand is played 100 bb deep\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are opening from the button\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big blind 3-bets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We call a 3-bet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our opponent c-bets on the flop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s firstly look at an example of Ks6h2c. This is one of the boards that significantly favours big blind range, so he will be c-betting here close to 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-IP-on-Dry-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Ks6h2c.jpg\" alt=\"Defending C-Bets IP on Dry Flops in 3-bet pots - Ks6h2c\" class=\"wp-image-2543146\" style=\"width:775px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-IP-on-Dry-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Ks6h2c.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-IP-on-Dry-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Ks6h2c-746x375.jpg 746w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-IP-on-Dry-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Ks6h2c-768x386.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since our opponent will be using the same <a href=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/poker-strategy-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Poker Strategy 101 \u2013 How to Win in Poker More Often\">poker strategy<\/a> with his entire range and sticking to 60% bet sizing almost exclusively, we won\u2019t have any raising range in this situation, and continue by calling 65% of our hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While our strategy on dry king-high board is very straightforward, our opponent starts checking more often as the highest card on the flop becomes lower. That being said, the main thing for us to consider is bet sizing since we need to expand our defending range against smaller bets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If our opponent bets one-third of the pot or smaller, we can start introducing some raises and mix them between our entire range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, things start to look quite different on a connected board such as Kh8d7d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-IP-on-Connected-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Kh8d7d.jpg\" alt=\"Defending C-Bets IP on Connected Flops in 3-bet pots - Kh8d7d\" class=\"wp-image-2543149\" style=\"width:auto;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-IP-on-Connected-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Kh8d7d.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-IP-on-Connected-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Kh8d7d-724x420.jpg 724w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-IP-on-Connected-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Kh8d7d-768x446.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, our opponent will use smaller bet sizes more often and should stick to a default bet of 25% of the pot in most situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Against this sizing, you need to defend around 82% of the hands, calling with 69% of your holdings, and raising 13% of the hands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from pretty much raising pocket aces all of the time, you will mix your raising hands almost throughout your entire range and will do so with some value hands and bluffs as well. Other than that, you call with any pair or any draw that you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only hands we are folding in these situations are ones that have no equity and no runner-runner potential to improve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the situation where you face a larger c-bet, you play it almost identically to a dry board and call over 60% of the time without having any raising range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defend around 65% of the hands on a dry board by calling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defend over 80% of the hands versus a small bet on connected boards and have a raising range of at least 10%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defend around 60% of the hands by calling when facing a big c-bet on a connected flop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defending On High-Card Boards OOP &#8211; Kh8s2d vs. Ks9h8h<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some hands where we are playing out of <a href=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/poker-positions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Poker Positions \u2013 Know How to Play from Every Seat at the Table\">position<\/a>. We will analyze the spot when we open from the CO, face a 3-bet from the BTN, call out of position, and then face a bet after checking to our opponent on the flop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assumptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are playing 100bb deep\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are opening from the CO\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BTN 3-bets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We call a 3-bet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We check to the BTN on the flop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s firstly look at a dry board of Kh8s2d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-OOP-on-Dry-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Kh8s2d.jpg\" alt=\"Defending C-Bets OOP on Dry Flops in 3-bet pots - Kh8s2d\" class=\"wp-image-2543151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-OOP-on-Dry-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Kh8s2d.jpg 804w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-OOP-on-Dry-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Kh8s2d-746x418.jpg 746w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-OOP-on-Dry-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Kh8s2d-373x210.jpg 373w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-OOP-on-Dry-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Kh8s2d-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this situation, your opponent will <a href=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/c-betting-in-poker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"C-Betting in Poker \u2013 How to Build the Optimal Strategy\">c-bet<\/a> almost 100% of the time and will mix the sizing between big and small bets. Naturally, we will need to defend more often when facing a small bet because of the MDF, so let\u2019s analyze this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see in the example above, we are calling 33% of the time and check-raising around 6% of the hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hands we raise most often are the middle set and a couple of the strongest top pairs, balanced with some good bluffs with runner-runner potential. Other than that, we call all of the hands we continue with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connected boards are quite different, so let\u2019s look at Ks9h8h next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-OOP-on-Connected-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Ks9h8h.jpg\" alt=\"Defending C-Bets OOP on Connected Flops in 3-bet pots - Ks9h8h\" class=\"wp-image-2543155\" style=\"width:auto;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-OOP-on-Connected-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Ks9h8h.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-OOP-on-Connected-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Ks9h8h-719x420.jpg 719w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Defending-C-Bets-OOP-on-Connected-Flops-in-3-bet-pots-Ks9h8h-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your opponent will also c-bet this board very aggressively with over 90% frequency. That said, since we have many more hands that hit our range compared to the dry flop, we will need to defend this aggressively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/peak.pokercoaching.com\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"PeakGTO Dashboard\">PeakGTO<\/a> solver, we should call around 39% of the time and check raise 25% of the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our raising range includes flopped sets, two pair combinations, open-ended and gutshot straight draws, and even a few instances of Broadway combinations like KJs and KTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest of the hands, like top pairs and other one-pair holdings gravitate towards calling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you face an occasional bigger c-bet, you will need to reduce your raising range from 25% to 15% and call with around 33% of the hands, folding the rest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always check on the flop after calling a 3-bet OOP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not raise often when facing a bet on a dry board, but call with 40% of your hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raise aggressively versus c-bets on connected boards versus small bets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/peakgto\" class=\"adv-link\" aria-label=\"PeakGTO: PokerCoaching&#039;s free poker solver for GTO study\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Peak-test-banner.jpg\" alt=\"PeakGTO: PokerCoaching&#039;s free poker solver for GTO study\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Peak-test-banner.jpg 815w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Peak-test-banner-746x103.jpg 746w, https:\/\/pokercoaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Peak-test-banner-768x106.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" width=\"815\" height=\"113\"   \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We recently covered how to defend versus c-bets on ace-high boards in 3-bet pots, and today we will dive into defending c-bets on high-card flops to analyze how to play them. 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