zenky35
10 points
For the last 300k hands at nl25(zoom) my WWSF is 42. Here is a breakdown by situations:
- when I RFI - 46%
- when I CC ip - 42%
- when I CC oop - 37%
- when I 3b - 55%
- when I call 3b - 32%
Where are the biggest problems and any suggestions how to improve?
Thanks a lot :)
Oct. 31, 2014 | 9:14 a.m.
A lot of people are obsessed with various stats, and most of them have little to no real significance. However, W$WSF seems to be one of the important ones. My question is - can you be a winner with a WWSF lower than 45%? Mine varies between 40-43 and I wonder if it's still possible to win playing this style, or am I doing something fundamentally wrong that needs changing?
Oct. 31, 2014 | 6:41 a.m.
How would you rank the following methods for learning and improving your poker skill:
1 - watching videos
2 - reading books/articles
3 - analyzing your database
4 - sweat session with another player
5 - coaching
6 -posting/reading forums
7 - feel free to add anything else I've missed
Oct. 7, 2014 | 2:50 p.m.
How would you rank the following methods for learning and improving your poker skill:
1 - watching videos
2 - reading books/articles
3 - analyzing your database
4 - sweat session with another player
5 - coaching
6 -posting/reading forums
7 - feel free to add anything else I've missed
Oct. 7, 2014 | 2:49 p.m.
Don't you think their betting frequency on the T is very high, that if we're gonna call-F, fold-T, it's better to fold F.
Oct. 6, 2014 | 8:55 a.m.
UTG: $11.42
HJ: $6.60
CO: $70.90
BN: $26.20 (Hero)
SB: $32.75
UTG folds, HJ raises to $0.50, CO folds, Hero raises to $1.85, SB folds, BB calls $1.60, HJ calls $1.35
Oct. 6, 2014 | 3:47 a.m.
I did a quick (and not necessarily 100% correct) calculation of my range on the R after betting twice.
It turns out my range on the R is approximately: 42%(Tx+), 32%(overpairs), 26%(busted FDs). I somewhat simplified my calculations, but anyway, for his bluff to be profitable, he needs me to fold 50% of the time. So, if I call with all my Tx+ hands and my AA (and fold all the rest), he's BE on his bluff.
I'm rather new on calculating spots in this way, so please someone more experienced help me. What is my goal here? Do I want to make his bluffs with EV=0, or do I want to make his bluffs losing (in which case I need to call with more of my overpairs)? Or am I missing some parts of the puzzle?
Oct. 2, 2014 | 9:44 p.m.
Yeah, I'm not really sure...the good part is we only need him to bluff 33%, so do we all agree he's bluffing at least 33%, so it's and easy call always?
Oct. 2, 2014 | 8:27 a.m.
We lose to sets, 2 pairs and str8s. We beat AJ, Axs, KQs, QJs, Jd9d (but how many of these does he actually calls with preflop?)
It kinda sucks overall, which is strange given we have a good hand on a good board for us.
Ignore this particular hand for a second. What do you think that it all means for our entire range in this spot. Is this a very good 2 brl bluff spot then? How should we play our entire preflop range on this flop?
Oct. 2, 2014 | 8 a.m.
HJ: $25.95
CO: $32.42
BN: $7.58
SB: $27.51 (Hero)
BB: $18.89
BB is 36/15 over 60 hands, seems very fishy
UTG raises to $0.80, HJ folds, CO folds, BN folds, Hero raises to $2.65, BB calls $2.40, UTG calls $1.85
BB probably cold calls any PP, some Axs, and who knows what.
Oct. 2, 2014 | 5:26 a.m.
SB: $28.90
BB: $25.49
UTG: $25
HJ: $15.96
CO: $38.57 (Hero)
UTG folds, HJ folds, Hero raises to $0.50, BN folds, SB folds, BB calls $0.25
Oct. 2, 2014 | 5:20 a.m.
UTG: $14.79
HJ: $30.97 (Hero)
CO: $28.87
BN: $25.72
SB: $5.75
UTG folds, Hero raises to $0.75, CO folds, BN calls $0.75, SB folds, BB folds
Oct. 2, 2014 | 5:15 a.m.
I guess it depends on how often he slowplays, relative to giving up. If you think he gives up enough in this spot, a bet on the T is certainly +EV. And then, as you said, you can bluff/v-bet R when he checks behind, or c/c without making a mistake when he bets.
Sept. 29, 2014 | 8:39 p.m.
As we develop as poker players we learn how to gather, interpret and use information. Experience, knowledge and "reading abilities" interact in a complex way, so every second we can come with a sophisticated (and hopefully correct) decision. So, here is my question and what I feel as a big problem in my game:
- How do we find (and not cross) the fine line between using information and skill just the right amount, without going into leveling territory. I feel that the harder I try to use my supposed skill advantage, the deeper I go into the leveling abyss and there, as we all know, lies only spew and tilt. How can we use our full skill potential, without suffering from leveling and fps?
All comments are most welcome!
Thanks :)
Sept. 29, 2014 | 8:36 p.m.
A smart opponent can realize you almost never have KK, AA or AK in this spot, and play his entire range like this. Which kinda means he can raise turn with impunity.
His stats certainly show he has some slowplays and if he's smart he can have some draws as well. As played you can call and donk all in any club, heart or T.
Sept. 29, 2014 | 8:25 p.m.
This is a general question (I know we all hate these, but anyway...)
How do we proceed when we c/r SET on tt flops, and the turn brings the flush? What factors should influence our decision? What lines are best against different player types ?
Thanks!
Sept. 29, 2014 | 2:18 p.m.
Thank you all!
I see the general consensus is that calling (with the intention of calling down?) is best.
Sept. 29, 2014 | 2:15 p.m.
Thanks, I agree with all of you :)
Sept. 29, 2014 | 2:13 p.m.
BN: $26.37 (Hero)
SB: $11.69
BB: $20
UTG: $59.67
HJ: $17.79
UTG folds, HJ folds, CO folds, Hero raises to $0.50, SB folds, BB calls $0.25
Sept. 29, 2014 | 11:07 a.m.
Thanks, is there ever any merit in raising for value?
Sept. 29, 2014 | 10:57 a.m.
BB: $32.24
UTG: $42.82
HJ: $34.38 (Hero)
CO: $25.37
BN: $22.11
UTG raises to $0.50, Hero raises to $1.85, CO folds, BN folds, SB folds, BB calls $1.60, UTG calls $1.35
Sept. 29, 2014 | 9:57 a.m.
Given we have sufficient sample (let's say at least 2k hands), which stat is more important when we get 3b by a certain villain:
- his overall 3b vs hero %
- or his 3b % in the certain position
For example, we open EP or MP and get 3b from CO. If his 3b% from the CO is very low (let's say 2-3%), but his overall 3b vs hero is very high compared to his overall 3b (let's say overall 3b~7-8%, 3b vs hero 15-16%). What is more likely, to have value-heavy range, because that is his standard 3b strategy form CO. Or, that he decided to 3b us a lot and just 3b us loose even from this positions?
Thanks :)
Sept. 29, 2014 | 8:20 a.m.
I called T. River is blank, he bets 5 (into 8.60) - call or raise (if raise, what size)?
Sept. 29, 2014 | 4:46 a.m.
UTG: $10
HJ: $26.21
CO: $27.86 (Hero)
BN: $25
SB: $20
UTG folds, HJ folds, Hero raises to $0.50, BN folds, SB folds, BB calls $0.25
Sept. 25, 2014 | 3:53 p.m.
1) given I bet T, how do you proceed when a) he c/s b) when he c/c (how do I play different R when he checks or bets)?
3) when you call 3b ip with JJ-QQ, do you ever raise F for value, or do mostly look to call down (and bet when the check)?
Sept. 23, 2014 | 9:59 p.m.
CO: $46.33
BN: $8.91
SB: $10.80
BB: $25.42 (Hero)
UTG: $39.24
UTG folds, HJ folds, CO raises to $0.75, BN folds, SB folds, Hero calls $0.50
Sept. 23, 2014 | 9:48 p.m.
HJ: $23.42
CO: $15.95
BN: $33.12
SB: $39.08 (Hero)
BB: $13.18
UTG folds, HJ folds, CO raises to $0.75, BN folds, Hero raises to $2.50, BB folds, CO calls $1.75
Sept. 23, 2014 | 9:44 p.m.
UTG: $25
HJ: $25.10 (Hero)
CO: $13.51
BN: $26.07
SB: $40.11
UTG folds, Hero raises to $0.75, CO folds, BN folds, SB folds, BB raises to $2.50, Hero calls $1.75
Sept. 23, 2014 | 9:34 p.m.
Here is the situation:
- we open and get called from a player IP (let's say for simplicity we are HU on the F)
- we c-bet the NFD and get called
- we hit the NF on T
-So, what factors have the most weight in deciding how to play on the T: when do we bet again, c/c, c/r...
I know the easy answers are: we need to balance, it depends on villain, etc, etc. But it seems a spot where playing it "best" will have a big difference, so what is the correct thought process that will help us make the best decision?
Thanks!
*** How do things change when we hit a non-nut flush?
delay cbetting for value or bluff ?
Oct. 31, 2014 | 9:44 a.m.