- Semi-bluffing pointsThis time, I would like to summarize the key points of semi-bluffing. ◆Semi-bluff◆ A semi-bluff is a bet or raise made when you have a hand that is likely not the best hand at the moment, but could become the best hand on a later street.The difference between a semi-bluff and…
- Float Tactical PointsThis time I would like to summarize the float tactic. ◆Float Tactics◆ A float tactic is generally a tactic that involves calling against a player who has the upper hand post-flop with no hand equity or with low hand equity such as a gutshot or backdoor draw, with the aim of…
- Brine Showdown PointsIn blind battles (SB vs BB), the hand ranges become wider, so playing tends to be more difficult.In this article, I would like to summarize the key points of blind battles. ◆ Play with a wide range ◆ Playing too tightly in a blind showdown can be a leak.From the SB’s…
- About Isolate to LymphThis time, I would like to summarize the key points to keep in mind when isolating lymphocytes. ◆Player Type◆ Limper player types can be broadly divided into two types.Let’s take a look at the characteristics of each. ●WT (Weak Tight Player)In terms of statistics, a WT is a player with a…
- Important Points in Poker Part 3Following on from the previous article , “Important Points in Poker Part 2,” I would like to summarize some important points to think about when playing poker. Pot Control Basically, inflating the pot unnecessarily with marginal hands can result in big losses.With hands of this strength, playing passively and using them for bluff…
- Characteristics of Nit Players and How to Deal with Them (Post-flop)This time, following on from the characteristics of knit players and how to deal with them (pre-flop edition) , I would like to summarize the characteristics of knit players post-flop and how to deal with them. ◆Knit Player◆ A nit player is a player who plays even tighter than a tight-aggressive player, and…
- The Importance of Non-Showdown WinningsThere are two ways to win pots in poker: showdown winnings (SW) and non-showdown winnings (NSW).In this article, we will explain the importance of NSW and some tips for increasing your NSW. ◆Non-Showdown Winnings◆ If you use tracking software such as Hold’em Manager or Poker Tracker, you can see your actual…
- Deep Stack Play TipsThis time, I would like to summarize how to play with deep stacks, which are often played in the early stages of tournaments and cash games. ◆Deep stack play◆ Playing with a deep stack tends to require more skill and be more difficult than playing with a short or middle stack.This…
- Overbetting IdeasThis time, I would like to summarize the thinking and points of overbetting. An overbet is a bet that is larger than the chips in the pot.In poker, bets that are smaller than the pot size are often used.However, small bets such as 30% of the pot and oversized bets are…
- Set Mine PointsThis time, I would like to summarize the key points of Set Mine. ◆Set Mine Points◆ Now let’s look at some points to consider when set-mining. ● PositionFirst, let’s talk about position.Even if your set-mine is successful and you manage to make a set, it’s difficult to make a large profit…
- BB Play (Short Stack)In the BB position, the mainstream strategy is to defend the BB with a fairly wide range, because you have already invested 1BB, the odds are good, and you are the last to act preflop.In this article, we will look at these reasons in more detail. Let’s assumethe effective stack is…
- Key Points of Equity RealizationThis time, I would like to summarize the concepts and key points of equity realization. ◆Equity Realization◆ Equity realization means the realization of equity, and in poker it is an indicator of whether a player will be able to win a pot share equal to the equity of their hand. This…
- AK’s potential and handlingThis time, I would like to summarize the potential of the AK and how to use it. AK is one of the most profitable hands, but also one of the most difficult hands post-flop.Let’s take a look at the potential of AK. ◆AK’s potential◆ ◇AKo◇ ●Smash hits of 2 pairs or…
- About Capped RangeThis time I would like to summarize the Capped Range. ◆Capped Range◆ A capped range is a range with a limited upper limit, which means that itcontains very few or no strong hands such as overpairs, two pairs, sets, straights, or flushes. For example, the MP raises in and only the…
- Slow Play and Fast PlayIn many situations, fast play is effective, but there are also situations where slow play is more effective.In this article, I will use some examples to summarize which play is more appropriate and how to think about it. ◆Slow play and fast play◆ ●Wet board ⇒ Fast play is effective Hand…
- A river call against a triple barrelThis time, I would like to think about calling on the river against a triple barrel. ◆Calling the river against a triple barrel◆ The ranges for triple barreling are often quite polarized.And the larger the bet size, the stronger this tendency becomes.Depending on the board and situation, you’ll probably need at…
- Common leaks and how to fix themThis time, I would like to introduce some common leaks and how to deal with them. Raising too much pre-flop Raising too many hands loosely is a big leak:you’ll be including a lot of junk hands in your raises, which will be harder to play, andyou’ll end up playing a big…
- How to deal with lymphomaThis time, I would like to summarize how to deal with lymphoma. ◆Limper◆ Most players who limp are recreational players.I say “basically” because depending on the stack and position situation, limping can be a valid strategy, and even advanced players sometimes use it. Knowinghow to deal with limpers will allow you…
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