$200NL on GG: Adapting
Posted by Gary Chappell
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Hi Gary, was the Q9 hand at 23:24 RNG'd on the flop? I also think turn could have been a good donk spot but you instantly checked, force of habit I guess?
As I say in my videos, RNG is the last thing I do to make a decision. I like to use my poker skills first before using RNG if I'm unsure. I think Q9 is a standard check with no spades/hearts. And turn I don't really have a donking range, just for simplification and balance.
30:45 T#2 two weaker players in the blinds where you fold T8d from MP. Is this a standard fold for you or because you were explaining the ATo hand? I have seen different ranges where T8s is pure open and other solves that fold it. Same for Q8s K5s 76s type hands. Against weaker players would you just pure open these hands if there was no preflop rake? Also how much rake are they taking preflop if you just win the blinds?
43:45 given the number of combos of AK vs QQ, JJ, AQs, AJs here you mentioned two things
1) would be a nitty check back
2) clear value shove vs AK.
Would you ever consider just bet folding this spot? I was thinking if you just bet half pot, are people ever check jamming AK? Probably only better full houses right? Really gross spot either way, but wondering if bet folding is a thing here. Given the small 3 bet preflop (8bb) I would expect a wider 3bet range preflop, but probably lacking a lot of AA KK QQ JJ AK given the small sizing, so up against a lot of suited broadways I would think....
I enjoyed part 2 of GG poker. Please keep making these!
T8 - I use hands like this as exploit opens. It's VERY marginal at this rake structure imo.
GG don't rake if a pot ends preflop uncontested.
77 - I don't think bet/folding is a thing at this SPR, particularly when ip. My betting range is going to be polarised and I'm not really looking to get thin value.
Hi Gary, another nice video, thanks. At 12:30 looks like you squeezed to 7x vs a flat and 2 callers. Is this standard? I’ve been going back and forth on the size I want to use here. This is very relevant for me because I play live
Thank you
One thing I noticed about GG is it shows the dollar amount and not the change, so the squeeze seems bigger than what it actually is. The open was actually $4.60 (2.3bb) and Gary squeezed to around 14bb, which could actually be smaller than what I have seen players go to. I think 12.5 - 15bb is common for a raise + a call, but when you add another caller, I think this can be as big as 18bb? Then also consider the formation and tight configuration of the opener and the cold caller. These are going to be some pretty strong hands, so when you have value, and you don't expect to have much fold equity, you can really size up here. Sorry for interrupting, but I was also curious when I read your comment.
An easy way of doing it is to add a BB on top of your normal 3bet size for every caller.
Cool thanks guys
Hey Gary Chappell,
Very cool video, lots of interesting spots. I am very impressed with your ability to think very clearly in difficult spots like on the full house holding 77 and the last hand that you shoved with AK.
I would like to ask you, to what you attribute this ability to think and break down combos so clearly in game? Do you have any habit on your routine that you think helps you with that (do you practice meditation or other form of focus training)? Or do you think your ability to think clearly like this comes mainly from years and years of practice/study and experience (for how long have you been a pro player)?
Thanks for the answers, keep crushing!
I would say it comes from experience and study. Having a clear mind is essential to think quickly and effectively, and that stems from understanding the theory.
I have also developed a process in my head for decision making that works for me (it may not work for everyone). For bluffcatching it goes something like:
-How high/low am I in my range? And therefore do I have to call?
-What does my opponents range look like?
-How does my hand block/unblock value/bluffs?
-Do I have any opponent reads/exploits?
Hope this helps.
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