Daniboy — Strategy Instructor
Daniboy has spent 18 years in six-max No-Limit Hold'em cash games and still opens every session on the assumption that something is left to fix. That is not modesty written for a byline — it is the reason his strategy writing is worth reading.
His speciality is solver work, and specifically the translation problem: a solver output is not a strategy until someone works out which of its lines a human can actually execute against the players in front of them. His articles take that route consistently — how to defend against a bet-check-bet line, how to play KQo from each position, how to take notes that change your winrate rather than just filling a file.
Most of what he writes is aimed at players somewhere between competent and stuck: people who know the theory exists, have read some of it, and want to know which part of it will pay for itself this month. RakeRace has been part of his own route through the game, through its rakeback deals and the community around them, which is a reasonable summary of why he writes here rather than anywhere else.
For him poker is less a card game than a habit of mind: planning, honest self-review, and reading other people generously enough to predict them.
What he covers
Six-max No-Limit Hold'em cash game strategy
Solver work translated into usable exploits
Defending and attacking specific betting lines
Study method — note-taking, review habits, how to practise
Experience
Playing since
18 years in six-max No-Limit Hold'em cash games
Stakes
Mid stakes
Speciality
Poker solvers, and turning solver output into practical exploits
Teaching
Strategy articles aimed at making advanced concepts usable
Role at RakeRace
Strategy instructor
The rest of the team
Daniboy covers cash game theory alongside Zenderman, who teaches the same game from the table rather than the solver. Patr1ckz writes our tournament strategy and casino reviews, and Norbert Bárdos edits the site. The full team is on our team page.
In this in-depth 888poker review, poker coach Daniboy guides you through registration, software features, and live gameplay in a 40-minute video overview.
AQo (Ace-Queen offsuit) is one of the strongest hands in poker, but it can also be tricky to play correctly. This guide will help you maximize value while avoiding costly mistakes, from preflop decisions to postflop strategy.
Hero calling is one of the most exciting and challenging aspects of poker. This article discusses key factors to consider when making those tough river calls.
Pocket Queens (QQ) is one of the strongest hands in poker, but many players struggle with it in tough preflop and postflop spots. Learn when to play aggressively, when to slow down, and even when to consider folding QQ.
Pocket Aces might be the best-starting hand in No Limit Hold’em, but many players still misplay them. Understanding relative hand strength and range versus range thinking is key to maximizing their EV.
Navigating turn bet sizing is far more complex than preflop or flop decisions, with countless scenarios requiring a solid foundation to simplify the process. This guide breaks down the key principles and reveals the ideal bet sizes for specific situations.