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I have a few comments. First, there are several variables that should determine how many hands you play. One of those is the number of players at the table. That being said, in 6-max, you should be prepared to be more aggressive. Key word "prepared". You most certainly will need to do so, however, you must observe the decisions the other players make. If you get to the most aggressive table of all times, it's best to be selective with your spots. If the table is tight, hit the gas. Remember, if you play at a tight table, are agressive and get resistance, slow down. When you range your opponents, don't put your head in a box. Think deductively and remember, bad players will not survive as long in 6-max. You need to be on your game from the moment you begin the tournament. You may be a hand or two away from the double up that propels you to the final table.
Jan. 14, 2017 | 1:05 a.m.
Jordy,
I use voice memos ideally shortly after the hand to capture the most amount of information like my emotions and reasoning for my decisions. It's a great method.
Jan. 14, 2017 | 12:35 a.m.
1/3 button straddle to 10
sb call
bb call
UTG call
Hero call 6c 5c 5h 3h
Cutoff call
Button Checks
Flop: Qx 5x 3x rainbow
sb check
bb check
UTG check
Hero check
Cutoff bets 40 (pro)
Button raises to 115 (Highly aggressive rich gambler, good understanding of equity and not scared to lose)
sb fold
bb fold
UTG fold
Hero raises to 190
Cutoff fold
Button raises all-in effectively (stuck 2k at this point, says, "Alright I'm all-in.")
At this point, I tank. I think his range is 1/3 Bluffs, 1/3 Wraps and 1/3 set of Queens and 3s. I don't feel like I gave this nearly enough thought. The game had been playing relatively fast. I didn't try to put his range together as much as I should have. He limped his button after his straddle. He habitually pots. His range is skewed so much toward low, loosely connected cards.
Flop: Qx 5x 3x rainbow
Hero call
Villain shows Ax 2x 4x 6x
He needs any A 2 4 6 or 7.
16 outs.
We run it twice. He scoops.
When I cold 4-bet and get 5-bet all-in on such a dry flop, I need to analyze his range more carefully. My initial conclusion was what I made my final decision with. In other words, I did't try to fill his range with exact hands commonatorically. The more I think about it, I don't think he has much of a bluffing range.
I would like some feedback on not only my play but when you construct an opponent's range. What is your thought process and for those of you that know commonatorics, which I do not yet...please help explain the math.
Why is KQ a trivial call at 13:35? LAG player with highest 3bet stat at the table. I think you can raise for value against that 1/3 pot river sizing or get this player to do something stupid. I really like this spot for trying to exploit his tendencies.
Feb. 5, 2017 | 6:46 a.m.