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Preflop bet sizing: open raises and isolation

This is how you determine the size of your preflop raises. Detailed strategy guide based on positions and opponent types, adapted to 100 bb stacks.

Poker Strategy: Choosing our bet sizes preflop - adjusting

In the third part of our series, we'll discuss some exploitative thoughts and adjustments to different stacks in depth.

Poker Strategy: Choosing our bet sizes preflop - 3-betting and 4-betting

We'll continue our mini-series of preflop bet and raise sizing, we advance to the intricacies of 3-bet and 4-bet pots.

Poker Strategy: Choosing our bet sizes preflop - open raise and isolation

Today, we'll start a mini-series discussing a fundamental part of the game: preflop bet and raise sizes.

Poker Strategy: ICM in tournament poker

Let's dive into the basics of the tournament poker strategy, starting with understanding ICM.

Poker Strategy: How should you play with JJ in online poker?

Playing with JJ causes trouble for many players. In this article, we will find out how to avoid difficult situations with JJ.

Poker Strategy: Difference between range and nut advantage

In this article, we'll examine the terms range and nut advantage and how to use them in practice.

Poker Strategy: Adjusting bluff frequencies to Villain and pool tendencies

Today, we'll continue discussing the basics of bluffing. Now, we'll move towards exploits since the player pool differs from the theoretically optimal defending strategies in many ways. We'll examine some profitable spots where you can alter your bluffing strategy.

Poker Strategy: How should you bluff 101 effectively?

In our previous article, we defined the two primary reasons for betting: for value and as a bluff. Today, we'll examine why bluffing is an inevitable part of the game, its function, how it works, and how to find good spots and opponents to bluff against.

Poker Strategy: Why do we bet in poker?

Today, we'll debunk some misconceptions about why we bet. Even among experienced poker players, betting motives often stem from beliefs and misunderstood concepts. So, we'll list these incorrect reasonings and implement the correct arguments for betting.

Poker Strategy: Attacking capped ranges in online poker

The player pool is getting tougher in the online poker daily, so finding exploits and well-tuned strategies is crucial.

Poker Strategy: What is the difference between EQ and EV in poker?

Today, we'll discuss Equity (EQ) and Expected Value (EV) as there are many misconceptions among poker players about them. These terms are often used interchangeably, which is problematic when trying to understand the game. Hence, these concepts should be clarified.

Poker Strategy: Elevating Your Check-Raising Game

Novices often drift aimlessly, grappling with the currents of check-raising. Whether seeking value or bluffing, this final street poses challenges.

Poker Strategy: How to probe the turn efficiently?

Today, we’ll discuss a fairly frequent spot when you play out of position as the preflop caller, and the action goes check-check on the flop.
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