Illia Shatalov
4 points
thanks Finci for your comment. I'd like to ask if you flat 45% vs. what sizing? and why would you pick up polarized range on BB vs BTN if you would be playing most postflop OOP and BU is primarly flatting 3bets.
I see the point of strong coldcalling range, but we would have much less bb/100 in 3bet pots with polarized rather than linear. So that is my argument for 3betting only linear when oop vs. any position, because they would tend to call more.
Jan. 11, 2015 | 4:20 a.m.
thanks, Gramsci, you are saying you would 3bet 15% vs. SB being polarized, so the ratio that you would use is 1 value for every 1.5 bluff right?
Jan. 7, 2015 | 6:51 a.m.
thanks for the comment, UpUp
Jan. 6, 2015 | 1:29 p.m.
Hey guys
Kinda interested in what you ranges of 3 betting will be vs. different positions.
Would you use linear or polarized range?
When our opps strategy does not include a lot of calling, of course we will use polarized range not burning ev of coldcalling hands.
But when we are facing opponent with mostly coldcalling strategy our strat will be to build a strong depolarized range, so that we can have good board coverage and play on most boards.
But I see a lot of regs using polarized range of 3bets in general. Both in position and out of position.
I see the point of polarized range, we just take our best hands and take hands from our folding range.
But when it comes to postflop, it's kinda crap with polarized range.
We don't have playability on most boards.
I see that for both ranges our distribution of equity quite changes in 3betpots. We realize Folding equity the same with both ranges, but when it comes to realizing pot equity, polarized range sucks.
Appreciate thoughts on this theme.
Jan. 6, 2015 | 5:02 a.m.
Thanks, Teddy.
I just see some players with high redline and that confuses me a little bit and pushes towards thinking that by reducing non showdown winnings to 3bb I could improve my overall winrate.
Nov. 22, 2014 | 1:14 p.m.
Hey guys.
Wanted to ask about winnings w/o showdown, mine goes about 8-9bb's per 100 hands for 100k sample.
I guess that's way high.
What would you reccomend to focus on?
Defending strategy vs. btn, co on BB? vs. 4bets? vs. 3bets?
Coldcalling?
Anyone has a thought of optimal redline on blinds, like what the optimal for SB, BB, how many bb's per 100 is normal to loose?
Appreciate your answers.
Nov. 22, 2014 | 8:09 a.m.
PhisyFIshy, thanks for your comment. I agree with you. I was currently playing without hud and had a small base recently, so that's why I probably decided there was no dynamic.
I meant that you can't adjust and play your position as at 6max reg tables.
Which tables you prefer more overall?
Nov. 21, 2014 | 12:24 p.m.
Hey guys.
I would like to discuss a difference between 6max reg tables and zoom for NLHE
What would think off benefits and disadvantages of playing one or another type?
Where would you expect higher winrate and $/hour including RB and why?
Appreciate your answers.
Zoom "+"
-easy to start tables
-4 tables zoom equals 12 tables reg tables (by speed of hands I would guess)
-you faster get the samples and play more TOP 3% hands.
-easy to sitout and do breaks without loosing action
Zoom "-"
-no dynamic with your opponents
-no selection
-no adjust
Reg tables +
-you can select the game and leave whenever table doesn't suit you
-higher winrate I would expect, not sure about higher $/hour
Reg tables -
-12 tables for the same sample to get as for 4 tables zoom
-time to select the game and wait lists
-much slower action
Nov. 21, 2014 | 9:33 a.m.
Thanks for your answer, Sword!
Nov. 21, 2014 | 9:24 a.m.
Hey guys.
Wanted to ask zoom players nl100+ on Stars, Reg tables too.
Have u ever filtered your 22-55 on EP-MP in 2betpots and also vs 3betting.
Any thoughts and results on EV of opening, do u show higher than 0 when opened?
Thank you
Good luck at the tables
Hey teunuss, great videos as always! Appreciate your hard work!
On 4th minute you 3bet 99 on SB vs. EP, isn't that a part of your coldcalling range or you sometimes mis it up, and what is the purpose to 3 bet that type of hand from SB vs. EP?
Aren't we are in trouble on most flops OOP?
And do u ever create a leading range after c/c?
For example where c/c 85s on BB vs. BTN flop A23ss turn 4. Is there any merit to develop a leading range both for value and bluffing?
18min you open 55 on CO get called by BTN, flop 783ss doesn't this hand need protection vs. overcards? Or you mix it up with betting? Seems to me as a clear bet on a flop, protection is more important for certain hand.
23:41min you 4bet QTo vs Sb 3bet is it too weak to call vs. wide 3betting range from SB in that spot?
I also noticed you are folding on Sb vs. BTN hands like QJo and K10o vs, weak opponent, do they play worse than -50bb/100 when called vs weak opponent?
Thank you!
June 26, 2015 | 4:49 p.m.