Postflop fundamentals for beginners
Postflop play is where Texas Hold’em gets intricate. Learning to play preflop quite well can be done by memorizing and practicing…
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Poker bankroll management
Bankroll management is one of the most important topics for aspiring poker players. It is the discipline that helps you avoid going…
When to squeeze in poker
One player has raised the blinds. There is one or more callers in front of you. 3-betting in this situation is called squeezing or the…
Facing a preflop 5-bet
You raised, someone 3-bet, you 4-bet, and they 5-bet all-in. The rest have folded. When to call: 5-bet bluffs are rare in most games…
Facing a preflop 4-bet
Someone raised, you 3-bet, and then they 4-bet. The rest have folded. Bet sizing: It is recommended to normally raise all-in when…
Facing a preflop 3-bet
You raised, someone re-raised you, and the rest have folded. Bet sizing: It is recommended to raise to 2.2 times the 3-bet in position…
Facing a preflop raise
One player has raised the blinds. There can also be callers in front of you, but that is out of scope for this text. This is an introduction to…
Unopened pot
When only the blinds are in the pot it is called unopened. You normally start with a raise, not a call (limping). Some of the reasons are…
Preflop bet sizing in 2023
Sizing of preflop bets has changed quite a bit over the years. Some of the guesses that were made before we had solvers turned out to be…
Poker positions
In Texas Hold’em poker, ‘position’ refers to the order in which players act in a hand. The positions closest to the dealer button are…
Preflop hand categories
In Texas Hold’em, understanding preflop hand categories is essential for beginners, as it sets the stage for the rest of the hand. Preflop, the…
Preflop range charts
In Texas Hold’em, understanding preflop play is crucial. Preflop range charts provide a solid foundation by outlining recommended actions…
Preflop fundamentals for beginners
In poker, the value of good preflop play is often underestimated. Here’s why it is important:
Played in every hand: Since preflop…
How to win money from limper(s)
One or more opponents have entered the pot by calling the big blind. This is a weak move that is not recommended (except in SB in MTT and…
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