Hello.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

I am struggling to move up to 15$ but working with game by reading book and reviewing sessions, for now having difficulties to balance some things what read on the Intelligence poker player book but all come with time... This player is regular 15$ player but have seen him also playing higher, at match start he was playing 4 tables but at end just 2.
I probably don't need to beat him but just get him not play with me later on.
This really is player what i have hard to adjust.

For theses who are not willing to talk about all session i don't really know with one hand to recommend, but you probably can answer to question 3betting below...

Wanted ask what cards is good to add into 3bet range except top range? what good hands to add from button and middle? how to balance them?

Hand #1
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1500 150 BBs
BB: t1500 150 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 9 6
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Probably playing versus regular (what i know at first hand from nick) with never capping to hide information.

Flop: (6 SB) T 6 K (2 players)
BB bets, Hero raises, BB calls

Probably 3betting me wide and can have ax, qx, small pp, jq, j9, q9 what i want raise here, i have to weak hand to wait turn.

Turn: (5 BB) 7 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

I probably can make some q high fold here and value from a high/small pp/draw.

River: (7 BB) 6 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Pure value.

Final Pot: 9 BB
Hero shows 9 6 (three of a kind, Sixes)
BB mucks 9 A
Hero wins 9 BB

Probably he is calling here me down with a high to gain information about me while blinds is low. What kinda information he gain here? What to think about his potential adjusting to me when he seen this play?
I assume he will make little less cbets now, right thinking here?

Hand #2
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Hero (BB): t1590 159 BBs
BTN/SB: t1410 141 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 9 3
BTN/SB raises, 1 fold

Final Pot: 1 BB
BTN/SB wins 1 BB

I assume he will play well postflop, so folding this hand oop.

Hand #3
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1580 158 BBs
BB: t1420 142 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with Q K
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) 8 A 7 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

Final Pot: 2 BB
Hero mucks Q K
Hero wins 2 BB

Pretty standard.

Hand #4
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Hero (BB): t1600 160 BBs
BTN/SB: t1400 140 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 2 8
BTN/SB raises, 1 fold

Final Pot: 1 BB
BTN/SB wins 1 BB

Same as hand #2

Hand #5
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1590 159 BBs
BB: t1410 141 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with K 7
Hero raises, 1 fold

Final Pot: 1 BB
Hero mucks K 7
Hero wins 1 BB

Hand #6
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Hero (BB): t1600 160 BBs
BTN/SB: t1400 140 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 9 A
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

I probably need make wide 3bets versus his wide steal range.

Flop: (6 SB) 5 9 K (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Betting for value.

Turn: (4 BB) 7 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Betting for value/calling down if raised.

River: (6 BB) 7 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

I was kinda betting for value here from worst 9x and 5x/calling if raised.

Final Pot: 8 BB
Hero shows 9 A (two pair, Nines and Sevens)
BTN/SB shows A K (two pair, Kings and Sevens)
BTN/SB wins 8 BB

I assume from this that he is also is playing "never cap" play but i really don't get his call down here, any idea about it? Is this something what i need really think he do regularly? Or it something to mess me around?

Hand #7
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1520 152 BBs
BB: t1480 148 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 2 8
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) 4 3 9 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

I was really raising here for free cards with 2 backdoor draws + 8 as out. Checking turn if he just call/check into me if unimproved/betting if improve to any draw.

Turn: (5 BB) 3 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks

I don't think we can get fold on this turn card anything what made 3bet flop, i really is giving up this hand if no 2 or 8 come on river.

River: (5 BB) T (2 players)
BB bets, Hero folds

As planed on turn.

Final Pot: 5 BB
BB wins 5 BB

I really get confused here about his 3bet flop oop to check turn. I really having hard to think what it can be. My guess here was 9x and fear from 3 on turn or 3x and try to c/r me because seen some aggression from me. O.o

Hand #8
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Hero (BB): t1470 147 BBs
BTN/SB: t1530 153 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 6 Q
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 4 J J (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

Turn: (2 BB) 9 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

I should bet here because all kx and ax cbet flop here and he probably have nothing better then qx in most cases?

River: (2 BB) 8 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

Probably if made check on turn this is only real option here. I probably can't call now q high when that card come river. Right?

Final Pot: 2 BB
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #9
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1450 145 BBs
BB: t1550 155 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 3 8
1 fold

Final Pot: 0.75 BB
BB wins 0.5 BB
(Rake: t5)

Hand #10
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Hero (BB): t1445 144.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1555 155.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with A K
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

Flop: (6 SB) 3 9 T (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Standard cbet.

Turn: (4 BB) 9 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

This is now for value because he probably no fold worst ax or even kx and any draw here. If raised here probably find myself call down all rivers except 8, j heart or club, or it also worth call them?.

River: (8 BB) K (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

Here i improved to top pair but also complete flush draws and have probability that i am versus trips and straight if river helped him. Or i need think that all straight and flush draws raise me flop or turn?

Final Pot: 10 BB
Hero mucks A K
BTN/SB shows 3 3 (a full house, Threes full of Nines)
BTN/SB wins 10 BB

Noting he call down set (probably also other good hands) till river to gain from my aggression.

Hand #11
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1345 134.50 BBs
BB: t1655 165.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 6 4
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) A 4 3 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero calls

I was pretty confused here and was hard to think about cards what i continue on turn - probably folding high card/diamond what don't give us 2p or straight draw.

Turn: (4 BB) 6 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero raises, BB calls

Raise for value with think to check/call river only if 5/diamond come but otherwise bet river.

River: (8 BB) Q (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Probably chance nothing from turn.

Final Pot: 10 BB
Hero shows 6 4 (two pair, Sixes and Fours)
BB mucks 9 A
Hero wins 10 BB

Hand #12
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Hero (BB): t1445 144.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1555 155.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with K 2
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 6 8 A (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

This can be good spot to c/r assuming he need fear a if he don't have one?
Ok, there is really point to call if i anyway think to fold most turns? Most turns can be folded here with k high without giving away to much best hands?

Turn: (3 BB) 9 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

This probably isn't best hand for our k high. Is there worth to call down? If we call down here we can show opp that we calling loose and he probably should tighter his betting down range?

Final Pot: 3 BB
BTN/SB wins 3 BB

Hand #13
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1415 141.50 BBs
BB: t1585 158.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 9 T
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) 8 9 7 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero calls

Calling with think to raise turn because high probability that he can do this c/r with worst hand.

Turn: (4 BB) A (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Pretty confusing check from him, probably should start 3bet more on flop value hands.

River: (6 BB) 5 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Probably getting 1 bet value from 7x, 8x and loosing 1 more bet to 6x if we think that A he probably continue if it improve his hand. I assume this as bet for value.

Final Pot: 8 BB
Hero shows 9 T (a pair of Nines)
BB mucks 8 T
Hero wins 8 BB

Pretty strange play from him here by check/raise flop and no bet on turn to call down. Noting this play and what he had here.

Hand #14
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Hero (BB): t1495 149.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1505 150.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 2 6
1 fold

Final Pot: 0.75 BB
Hero mucks 2 6
Hero wins 0.5 BB
(Rake: t5)

Hand #15
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1500 150 BBs
BB: t1500 150 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 2 6
1 fold

Final Pot: 0.75 BB
BB wins 0.5 BB
(Rake: t5)

Hand #16
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Hero (BB): t1495 149.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1505 150.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with Q 2
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 5 4 6 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

Turn: (2 BB) J (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

Is there any way i bet here when pot is that small with only q high and gunshot, or i should assume i have best hand here often after he no cbet on flop? I should think he cbet all kx, ax on flop?

Final Pot: 2 BB
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #17
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1475 147.50 BBs
BB: t1525 152.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with J J
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) Q 2 A (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

Final Pot: 2 BB
Hero mucks J J
Hero wins 2 BB

I don't think i can do here something different.

Hand #18
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Hero (BB): t1495 149.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1505 150.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 6 4
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) K 5 5 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

Calling 1 bet with 2 backdoor draws and some probability have best hand if 2 or 4 come.

Turn: (3 BB) J (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

Probably i can't continue anymore here.

Final Pot: 3 BB
BTN/SB wins 3 BB


Hand #19
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1465 146.50 BBs
BB: t1535 153.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 3 9
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Flop: (6 SB) 6 7 J (2 players)
BB bets, Hero folds

I can somehow continue here?

Final Pot: 3 BB
BB wins 3 BB


Hand #20
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Hero (BB): t1435 143.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1565 156.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 6 Q
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Good hand to include into 3bet range versus this player?

Flop: (4 SB) 5 K J (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

I assume i can peek one against his wide preflop steal and wide flop cbet range.

Turn: (3 BB) K (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

Assuming he can bet flush and straight draws down (if we think he is regular player and is capable of it) we can call here with some hope that we have best hand and with think probably not fold river any card. This is good play here (not folding almost all rivers) to show him that you are not folding that often to allow him bet any draw down but tighter up his cbets on turn?

River: (5 BB) A (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

This is bad card but sticking with plan on turn.

Final Pot: 7 BB
Hero shows 6 Q (a pair of Kings - Ace+Queen kicker)
BTN/SB shows 2 4 (a pair of Kings)
Hero wins 7 BB

Here he show his wide cbet down but i assume he should start do it now tighter and next time i should not call down that wide.

Hand #21
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1505 150.50 BBs
BB: t1495 149.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with A 4
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Flop: (6 SB) 6 3 3 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero raises, BB calls

3bet preflop isn't something rare from him, so i assume i have best hand here pretty often and there is no point to wait turn.

Turn: (5 BB) Q (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

This is mostly for value versus k high, draws. Is this ok to assume this bet for value?

Final Pot: 5 BB
Hero mucks A 4
Hero wins 5 BB


Hand #22
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Hero (BB): t1555 155.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1445 144.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with T Q
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

Flop: (6 SB) 9 5 J (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Having monster draw, probably need bet all flops and turns.

Turn: (4 BB) 7 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

This also can be spot for c/r but i think he will take to many free cards on this board.

River: (6 BB) 2 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

I think this way pretty bed river bet here. I probably should c/c or c/f here because no better hands fold versus this bet now.

Final Pot: 8 BB
Hero shows T Q (high card Queen)
BTN/SB shows T 9 (a pair of Nines)
BTN/SB wins 8 BB


Hand #23
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1475 147.50 BBs
BB: t1525 152.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with K K
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Playing "never capping"

Flop: (6 SB) T 8 3 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

This is pretty low board where his 3bet range probably found betting turn pretty often.

Turn: (4 BB) 4 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

I assume i can't no bet here now if first plan to wait turn bet here crushed.

River: (6 BB) A (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero calls

I can't check here and probably get now versus ace what was thinking he will continue turn, right?

Final Pot: 10 BB
Hero mucks K K
BB shows Q A (a pair of Aces)
BB wins 10 BB

After seeing this i probably should think different about his turn cbets what i should respect more. In his spot i found myself betting turn almost always on that board for value, i am something missing here? What you think about his check turn?

Hand #24
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Hero (BB): t1375 137.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1625 162.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 8 5
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 3 K 6 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

I think we can continue on turn only if 4,5, 7, 8 come, it is worth to call here and fold turn if no one of theses hands come?.

Final Pot: 2 BB
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #25
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1355 135.50 BBs
BB: t1645 164.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with Q K
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) A Q 5 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero calls

I don't really give him respect about this c/r and probably raising turn if he raise there for value. If he check i bet for value.

Turn: (4 BB) J (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

He again c/r flop something less then top pair, but i assume that he will now tighter his c/r flop versus me after i don't fold any of them, probably should give him some more respect next time.

Final Pot: 4 BB
Hero mucks Q K
Hero wins 4 BB


Hand #26
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Hero (BB): t1395 139.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1605 160.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 5 8
1 fold

Final Pot: 0.75 BB
Hero mucks 5 8
Hero wins 0.5 BB
(Rake: t5)

Hand #27
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1400 140 BBs
BB: t1600 160 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with K 3
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) T A 4 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero calls

He again c/r, now giving him little more credit because he have seen me not folding to theses c/r and should adjust to it by doing it tighter, now i put him on pair on this board, probably folding turn if unimproved. i give to much credit him here?

Turn: (4 BB) 4 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero folds

As planed on flop. If not put him on pair this should be good card to call down. Giving him to much respect and trying think to deeply what he will do?

Final Pot: 4 BB
BB wins 4 BB


Hand #28
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Hero (BB): t1360 136 BBs
BTN/SB: t1640 164 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with A K
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

Flop: (6 SB) 6 K 7 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Turn: (4 BB) 5 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB folds

can do here something different? If i check i probably not get that much bets to take this risk.

Final Pot: 4 BB
Hero mucks A K
Hero wins 4 BB


Hand #29
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1400 140 BBs
BB: t1600 160 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with A K
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Never capping

Flop: (6 SB) 3 4 6 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Was thinking that having best hand here but i was kinda confused what is my plan here. For sure can't fold here but i also want get know turn cards cheaply.

Turn: (4 BB) 3 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Now this is for value. Getting value from almost all Ax, Kx or even Qx

River: (6 BB) 3 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

River change nothing. Betting for value now.

Final Pot: 8 BB
Hero shows A K (three of a kind, Threes)
BB mucks 9 A
Hero wins 8 BB

Hand #30
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Hero (BB): t1480 148 BBs
BTN/SB: t1520 152 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with A 7
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

Flop: (6 SB) 4 6 T (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

He seem very interested here on 3 suited board. Early i was saying i should make more 3 bets on flop, here i also risk giving free card him (what really don't scare us in way that he will beat us but way we lose bets). Should always 3bet here versus this player? Now when reviewing i think 3bet here can be better play versus this player. In actual hand i was planing to c/r turn.

Turn: (5 BB) 5 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero raises, BTN/SB calls

Sticking with plan on flop, done it successful.

River: (9 BB) 6 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Pure value.

Final Pot: 11 BB
Hero shows A 7 (a flush, Ace high)
BTN/SB mucks 3 4
Hero wins 11 BB

I am not sure if he fold river if dangerous card come to his 4. But i don't think he played here terrible and i probably play here similar into his spot.

Hand #31
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1590 79.50 BBs
BB: t1410 70.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 6 6
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) K 7 5 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero calls

He c/r flop pretty often i probably should give him less respect when he start doing it so often, but not think 3th pair can be good for 3bet... or it can versus this player?

Turn: (4 BB) Q (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

Betting to get value from draws and make weaker hands with 2-3 outs versus our pocket pair fold.

Final Pot: 4 BB
Hero mucks 6 6
Hero wins 4 BB


Hand #32
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Hero (BB): t1670 83.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1330 66.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 6 9
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 3 J 8 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

Turn: (2 BB) 3 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB folds

I am really thinking here something like "best hands Tx, Qx can fold from this player here and if he raise we easy get out".

Final Pot: 2 BB
Hero mucks 6 9
Hero wins 2 BB


Hand #33
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1710 85.50 BBs
BB: t1290 64.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 5 6
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) A 4 J (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero calls

He again c/r here, giving less and less credit for that him. Is this good spot to attack him and 3bet presenting A while we have not 3betted into theses spots and he respect us?

Turn: (4 BB) 7 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

I was lost into this spot versus this player who check often turns after c/r flops, i can raise here hoping he will fold river that often to payoff risk bet river if unimproved after he call here raise and check river?

River: (6 BB) 9 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero folds

Final Pot: 6 BB
BB wins 6 BB


Hand #34
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Hero (BB): t1590 79.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1410 70.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 2 5
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

I am thinking to add theses type of hands into my 3bet range against other players also, it good idea overall?

Flop: (4 SB) 9 T 9 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

Final Pot: 2 BB
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #35
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1550 77.50 BBs
BB: t1450 72.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 3 T
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Flop: (6 SB) A K 6 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero folds

I think this is terrible spot to make move or whatever when he 3bet preflop and a and k come on flop.

Final Pot: 3 BB
BB wins 3 BB


Hand #36
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Hero (BB): t1490 74.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1510 75.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 7 5
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) J A T (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

I don't think i can do something different.

Final Pot: 2 BB
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #37
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1450 72.50 BBs
BB: t1550 77.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with K 9
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) J K T (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

Final Pot: 2 BB
Hero mucks K 9
Hero wins 2 BB


Hand #38
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Hero (BB): t1490 74.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1510 75.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 4 8
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Pretty loose call, but he also is pretty loose stealing. This hand probably is folded versus most players who steal less then 80%.

Flop: (4 SB) 2 7 K (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

Final Pot: 2 BB
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #39
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1450 72.50 BBs
BB: t1550 77.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 6 K
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Flop: (6 SB) J 7 8 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero raises, BB calls

I was kinda wanting to take control over this hand to get more options on turn, i think this raise here leave us turn play much easier. Planning bet most turns. This is bad play here because this board texture? I assuming board texture is not that bad, we will get value if raising flop, betting turn from all qx, tx, 9x what he 3bet and bet this flop

Turn: (5 BB) 6 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Betting for free showdown.

River: (7 BB) 5 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks

Final Pot: 7 BB
Hero mucks 6 K
BB shows J A (a pair of Jacks)
BB wins 7 BB

I am really confused what to think about him when seen this hand. This really should change anything?

Hand #40
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Hero (BB): t1310 65.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1690 84.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 5 4
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 9 T K (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

Turn: (2 BB) 7 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB folds

We probably are in spot where only chance to win is by betting on turn or river. His check on turn was pretty weak, so i take shot here even with 2bb pot, if he raise here i probably fold but if call probably betting river to make 8x unimproved fold.

Final Pot: 2 BB
Hero mucks 5 4
Hero wins 2 BB


Hand #41
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1350 67.50 BBs
BB: t1650 82.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with Q 2
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Flop: (6 SB) Q 8 T (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

Now when reviewing i should raise here because his tendency check turns. Lost some value from hand here.

Turn: (4 BB) 3 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

Final Pot: 4 BB
Hero mucks Q 2
Hero wins 4 BB


Hand #42
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Hero (BB): t1430 71.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1570 78.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with A 3
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

I know that i do 3bet in this match with A high often, but planing to call later on weaker aces after 3betting this one to not get exploited.

Flop: (6 SB) K T T (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

I am totally confused here if we should get thinking here that we beat something here and can call down lot turns and rivers, if so what we beat here and he will continue bet except qj? If no, we should fold most turns unimproved?

Turn: (5 BB) T (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

This card probably is card what allow us call down any river (probably mostly because now we beat higher a high) and raise a on river. I think i can't fold this turn card, right?

River: (7 BB) 2 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

2 change nothing.

Final Pot: 9 BB
Hero mucks A 3
BTN/SB shows J K (a full house, Tens full of Kings)
BTN/SB wins 9 BB

Noting how he play on paired board this hand.

Hand #43
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1250 62.50 BBs
BB: t1750 87.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 3 9
1 fold

Final Pot: 0.75 BB
BB wins 0.5 BB
(Rake: t10)

Hand #44
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Hero (BB): t1240 62 BBs
BTN/SB: t1760 88 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 6 2
BTN/SB raises, 1 fold

Final Pot: 1 BB
BTN/SB wins 1 BB


Hand #45
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1220 61 BBs
BB: t1780 89 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 2 9
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) J J 4 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Getting flush draw and chance to make fold junks and q, t high what beat us.

Turn: (3 BB) 7 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Really nothing changed, attacking q and t or even k high to make them fold.

River: (5 BB) 3 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

I am really not sure about this bet here. Now when reviewing this hand thinking it can be bad play here because we don't make anything what called flop and turn fold except small flush draw.

Final Pot: 7 BB
Hero shows 2 9 (a pair of Jacks)
BB shows A 6 (a pair of Jacks - Ace kicker)
BB wins 7 BB

Pretty standard play from him. I should now expect make him make even more river calls what is even probably loose now assuming he is regular player and get to river mostly with something what not fold to 1 bet.

Hand #46
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Hero (BB): t1080 54 BBs
BTN/SB: t1920 96 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with K Q
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

Flop: (6 SB) 4 6 2 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

I am not sure where i stand here when he raise us after he call 3bet preflop here. I assume he never cap preflop and can have premium pairs or high ace what he may raise here for value. He probably can have also draw here.

Turn: (5 BB) T (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

We should call down here with think that he can have draw what make sense his play here? Plus can be some hands what don't make sense but what what we beat? I was pretty confused here and found myself folding with think "if i call here i will be calling river also what will cost me basically 2 bets total, i want do it with k high?", I can't say 100% answer was "No" but found myself struggling here with decision but at end was taking most save line.

Final Pot: 5 BB
BTN/SB wins 5 BB


Hand #47
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Hero (BTN/SB): t980 49 BBs
BB: t2020 101 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with T 7
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) T A A (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Turn: (3 BB) J (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

We gain anything from raise here? Most bluffs fold to raise but Jx can even 3bet us.

River: (5 BB) 6 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

I don't also see point to raise here.

Final Pot: 7 BB
Hero shows T 7 (two pair, Aces and Tens)
BB shows 8 2 (a pair of Aces)
Hero wins 7 BB

Noting that donk turn as bluff on this board texture.

Hand #48
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Hero (BB): t1120 56 BBs
BTN/SB: t1880 94 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 4 9
1 fold

Final Pot: 0.75 BB
Hero mucks 4 9
Hero wins 0.5 BB
(Rake: t10)

Hand #49
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1130 56.50 BBs
BB: t1870 93.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 8 2
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Flop: (6 SB) 6 7 3 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero folds

I probably can peel one i think. Not sure why folded here.

Final Pot: 3 BB
BB wins 3 BB


Hand #50
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Hero (BB): t1070 53.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1930 96.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with J 2
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 5 3 7 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

Can somehow continue here? I don't see any way how we can do it.

Final Pot: 2 BB
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #51
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1030 51.50 BBs
BB: t1970 98.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 6 K
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) A 5 3 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Turn: (3 BB) J (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Betting for free showdown to not allow him bluff me with unimproved draw on river.

River: (5 BB) K (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Now this is for value versus smaller pairs.

Final Pot: 7 BB
Hero shows 6 K (a pair of Kings)
BB shows 9 K (a pair of Kings - Ace+Jack+Nine kicker)
BB wins 7 BB

Not sure if can do something different.

Hand #52
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Hero (BB): t890 44.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t2110 105.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with K 9
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

Flop: (6 SB) K A 7 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Turn: (4 BB) 4 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

This is mostly for value versus pocket pairs, smaller kings, 7x or 4x. Is this good spot to check.call? Or it give to much free cards opportunities to opponent?

River: (6 BB) T (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

This probably isn't great card for us, but probably can't check.

Final Pot: 10 BB
Hero shows K 9 (a pair of Kings)
BTN/SB shows 8 7 (a pair of Sevens)
Hero wins 10 BB

Ok, he was turning middle pair in bluff on river, not sure what he was thinking about what better he make fold. Anyone get idea about that river raise there?

Hand #53
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1090 54.50 BBs
BB: t1910 95.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 5 J
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) T K 2 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Standard cbet here. Right?

Turn: (3 BB) 9 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

Not sure if i make any better hand to fold here. It right for him to fold here qx or jx with gunshot and pot odds 1:4?

Final Pot: 3 BB
Hero mucks 5 J
Hero wins 3 BB


Hand #54
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Hero (BB): t1150 57.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1850 92.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 2 3
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

In this match i am kinda 3betting too tight, again thinking add theses hands (2 small suited hands) into my overall button 3bet range. How you balance your preflop 3bet range versus thinking opponents? What is good hands to add into it?

Flop: (4 SB) T J 7 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

Turn: (2 BB) Q (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

I am really thinking this bet from me was bad. Probably should make c/c and if he check after me and i don't improve can think about bluff on river.

River: (6 BB) 6 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

Now i can't do anything else then c/f.

Final Pot: 6 BB
BTN/SB wins 6 BB


Hand #55
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1030 51.50 BBs
BB: t1970 98.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 5 9
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Flop: (6 SB) 6 K J (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks

I think i should bet here after reviewing hand, i think he no cbet mostly (if not all time) with hand what miss flop.

Turn: (3 BB) 8 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

I probably played this hand pretty bad. Here i was kinda in thinking "i have gunshot plus high chance that 9 and 5 is outs after he show weakness on flop", but i think it can also can be OK to raise here with think that he showed weakness on flop and now only betting but it leave us betting also unimproved river. Flop bet can make play here much easier.

River: (5 BB) 5 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

Probably can't fold here now and i believe raising is pointless here.

Final Pot: 7 BB
Hero shows 5 9 (a pair of Fives)
BB shows A 3 (high card Ace)
Hero wins 7 BB

Noting his play here. But really not getting his check on flop after 3bet preflop, any idea about it?

Hand #56
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Hero (BB): t1170 58.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1830 91.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with J 3
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 5 J K (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero raises, BTN/SB calls

Raising here because his tendency to no cbet turn.

Turn: (4 BB) 8 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Betting for value.

River: (6 BB) 6 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

River card change nothing.

Final Pot: 8 BB
Hero shows J 3 (a pair of Jacks)
BTN/SB shows 3 K (a pair of Kings)
BTN/SB wins 8 BB

It seem like he is respecting my raises and bets if he call down top pair here.

Hand #57
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1010 50.50 BBs
BB: t1990 99.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 6 K
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) 9 4 6 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

Final Pot: 2 BB
Hero mucks 6 K
Hero wins 2 BB


Hand #58
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Hero (BB): t1050 52.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t1950 97.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with T K
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

Flop: (6 SB) 8 9 2 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

I don't think i can no cbet here.

Turn: (4 BB) 9 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

I get some value from draws/qx/worst kx what can be here and probably c/c most rivers because there will probably not be able to make any best hand fold or worst hand call.

River: (6 BB) 6 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

As planed on turn.

Final Pot: 8 BB
Hero mucks T K
BTN/SB shows J 8 (two pair, Nines and Eights)
BTN/SB wins 8 BB

After seeing this i assume this played try use my aggression against myself. Maybe was thinking i am overaggressive and will cbet river with ton of hands unimproved, any other idea why he called that 8 and not raised flop or turn?
He should now start make more raises on flop and turns versus me.

Hand #59
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Hero (BTN/SB): t890 44.50 BBs
BB: t2110 105.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with J Q
Hero raises, 1 fold

Final Pot: 1 BB
Hero mucks J Q
Hero wins 1 BB


Hand #60
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Hero (BB): t910 45.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t2090 104.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 9 4
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 3 7 K (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

I probably can fold here and not call turn.

Turn: (3 BB) A (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

Final Pot: 3 BB
BTN/SB wins 3 BB


Hand #61
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Hero (BTN/SB): t850 42.50 BBs
BB: t2150 107.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with J 8
Hero raises, 1 fold

Final Pot: 1 BB
Hero mucks J 8
Hero wins 1 BB


Hand #62
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Hero (BB): t870 43.50 BBs
BTN/SB: t2130 106.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 3 6
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 3 J 7 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

Turn: (2 BB) Q (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB folds

When reviewing session thinking that it probably bed play here to bet. There is any solid reason to bet here? In actual hand i believe i was thinking about draws what i get value here from.

Final Pot: 2 BB
Hero mucks 3 6
Hero wins 2 BB


Hand #63
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Hero (BTN/SB): t910 45.50 BBs
BB: t2090 104.50 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 3 9
1 fold

Final Pot: 0.75 BB
BB wins 0.5 BB
(Rake: t10)

Hand #64
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Hero (BB): t900 45 BBs
BTN/SB: t2100 105 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 9 5
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Pretty loose call here from me, not sure about it versus this player who play good postflop.

Flop: (4 SB) 3 2 8 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

Turn: (2 BB) 3 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

I think it option to bet here because can get tx, jx, qx fold.

River: (2 BB) T (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

If checked turn there is still option to bet river as bluff to make best hands fold? I think it not really good to bet only river, opp can probably now call qx because it will seem not logical to him and will think that i bluff, so i get fold only jx because tx improved here.

Final Pot: 2 BB
Hero shows 9 5 (a pair of Threes)
BTN/SB shows 4 Q (a pair of Threes - Queen kicker)
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #65
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Hero (BTN/SB): t860 43 BBs
BB: t2140 107 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 6 7
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) 8 Q 9 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Turn: (3 BB) T (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

This bet probably is questionable. Is there point to bet turn? I can gain more/lose less from calling down?

Final Pot: 3 BB
Hero mucks 6 7
Hero wins 3 BB


Hand #66
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Hero (BB): t920 46 BBs
BTN/SB: t2080 104 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with K 7
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 4 A 6 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

Probably can call here with thinking that he check turns often what will allow me see 2 cards for 1 small bet.

Turn: (3 BB) Q (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

River: (3 BB) 7 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB folds

Not sure about this bet. He probably cbet turn with 4x or 6x and we don't get value from anything here except 7x, better to c/r or c/c here?

Final Pot: 3 BB
Hero mucks K 7
Hero wins 3 BB


Hand #67
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Hero (BTN/SB): t980 32.67 BBs
BB: t2020 67.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with J K
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) 8 4 9 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB folds

Final Pot: 2 BB
Hero mucks J K
Hero wins 2 BB


Hand #68
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Hero (BB): t1040 34.67 BBs
BTN/SB: t1960 65.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 8 8
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

Flop: (6 SB) J 2 Q (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Turn: (5 BB) 6 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

River: (5 BB) 7 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Check on turn from him show that he don't have j or q and we have bet hand, this is easy bet for value for me.

Final Pot: 7 BB
Hero shows 8 8 (a pair of Eights)
BTN/SB mucks A K
Hero wins 7 BB


Hand #69
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1250 41.67 BBs
BB: t1750 58.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 7 8
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Flop: (6 SB) T 6 5 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero raises, BB calls

Raising for free card, probably betting turn 7, 8, 9, 4.

Turn: (5 BB) J (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks

I don't think that i make anything to fold here what he 3bet preflop.

River: (5 BB) A (2 players)
BB bets, Hero folds

There is way i can play this hand differently?

Final Pot: 5 BB
BB wins 5 BB


Hand #70
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Hero (BB): t1100 36.67 BBs
BTN/SB: t1900 63.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 2 8
BTN/SB raises, 1 fold

Final Pot: 1 BB
BTN/SB wins 1 BB


Hand #71
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1070 35.67 BBs
BB: t1930 64.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with K T
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) 4 Q Q (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero calls

He not c/r some time, but still should think there is some bluffs into his range. But have seen him raising kx on ktt so i suppose he play paired boards by c/r something. I can somehow fold here with that information?

Turn: (4 BB) 4 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

River: (6 BB) 5 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

4 on turn was probably card what allow me call, any chance i fold somewhere versus this player and information what we have?

Final Pot: 8 BB
Hero mucks K T
BB shows 9 4 (a full house, Fours full of Queens)
BB wins 8 BB

He again c/r paired board with 2 pairs, this probably is strong tendency from him.

Hand #72
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Hero (BB): t830 27.67 BBs
BTN/SB: t2170 72.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 7 T
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

This probably also is good hand to add into 3bet range. It seem i am 3betting less then need into this match.

Flop: (4 SB) A K Q (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

Turn: (2 BB) J (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Betting for value, if he have something he probably call/raise even when i bet here but if don't he fold/check in anyway. I don't think we can somehow gain more from checking.

River: (4 BB) 8 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Final Pot: 6 BB
Hero shows 7 T (a flush, Ace high)
BTN/SB mucks K 2
Hero wins 6 BB

Not sure why he not cbet turn. I am assuming here he make no cbet when totally miss and want see turn on very coordinated boards.

Hand #73
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Hero (BTN/SB): t1010 33.67 BBs
BB: t1990 66.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with K J
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) Q Q 8 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero calls

He made c/r again on paired board. I don't think i can get out of this hand in most turns and rivers or there is enough information from 2 times he c/r paired flop to make me fold somewhere?

Turn: (4 BB) A (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

I am putting opponent here more on draw then something good after his wide c/r so far, or i should give him more respect because he play paired boards by check raising something so far?

River: (6 BB) 9 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks

Probably calling river if he bet. Nothing worst call or better fold, i check behind.

Final Pot: 6 BB
Hero mucks K J
BB shows Q 6 (three of a kind, Queens)
BB wins 6 BB

I am not sure if i get idea from his check on river. He getting only value from it if i bet 9x what spiced by river because probably raised A turn and no betting 8x on river after his aggression.

Hand #74
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Hero (BB): t830 27.67 BBs
BTN/SB: t2170 72.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 7 6
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 9 T Q (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

I can peel here? There is no really turn cards what we feel comfortable with.

Final Pot: 2 BB
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #75
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Hero (BTN/SB): t770 25.67 BBs
BB: t2230 74.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 2 9
Hero raises, BB calls

Probably can fold preflop because having short stack and probably versus this play with any stack size.

Flop: (4 SB) Q A J (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls

Turn: (3 BB) 6 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks

I give up here because i don't think i can make any better card fold what called flop.

River: (3 BB) 3 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks

No reason to bluff river.

Final Pot: 3 BB
Hero mucks 2 9
BB shows K 2 (high card Ace)
BB wins 3 BB


Hand #76
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Hero (BB): t680 22.67 BBs
BTN/SB: t2320 77.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 4 5
BTN/SB raises, Hero calls

Flop: (4 SB) 7 2 T (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero folds

Final Pot: 2 BB
BTN/SB wins 2 BB


Hand #77
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Hero (BTN/SB): t620 20.67 BBs
BB: t2380 79.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with K 9
Hero raises, BB 3-bets, Hero calls

Flop: (6 SB) 6 A T (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

Calling with think that will see 2 cards for 1 sb price pretty often.

Turn: (4 BB) Q (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks

River: (4 BB) 9 (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls

Probably can't fold river now.

Final Pot: 6 BB
Hero mucks K 9
BB shows J T (a pair of Tens)
BB wins 6 BB


Hand #78
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Hero (BB): t440 14.67 BBs
BTN/SB: t2560 85.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with A 2
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

There with this low stack i probably want get more aggressive with hands what have showdown value.

Flop: (6 SB) 8 5 7 (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Turn: (4 BB) K (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB checks

Probably should bet turn because all possible draws.

River: (4 BB) 4 (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN/SB bets, Hero calls

Probably doing c/c also if bet turn and he call it. Can get versus some missed 9x.

Final Pot: 6 BB
Hero mucks A 2
BTN/SB shows 6 T (a straight, Four to Eight)
BTN/SB wins 6 BB


Hand #79
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Hero (BTN/SB): t260 8.67 BBs
BB: t2740 91.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BTN/SB with 6 7
Hero raises, BB calls

Flop: (4 SB) 2 A 9 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB raises, Hero folds

Any other option here? Can fold preflop with that small stack and wait for hand with some showdown value to get in?

Final Pot: 3 BB
BB wins 3 BB


Hand #80
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Hero (BB): t170 5.67 BBs
BTN/SB: t2830 94.33 BBs

Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is BB with 6 K
BTN/SB raises, Hero 3-bets, BTN/SB calls

Will try get this hand in versus his wide steal range on most flops.

Flop: (6 SB) 6 7 J (2 players)
Hero bets, BTN/SB calls

Turn: (4 BB) 2 (2 players)
Hero bets all in, BTN/SB calls

River: (5.667 BB) Q (2 players - 1 is all in)

Final Pot: 5.667 BB
Hero shows 6 K (a pair of Sixes)
BTN/SB shows 4 J (a pair of Jacks)
BTN/SB wins 5.667 BB

Probably 6 on flop and our low stack don't allow get out there.

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Thanks.

Hand 1
Although you do identify some hands that your flop raise would seem to get value from, I think when you consider the amount of equity you have versus them, a calldown is likely better, especially since you are IP. It's not a bad flop for his 3! range. Also, I don't necessarily agree with the expectation that a winning player will have the smallest pps in his pf trey range. Likely not a bad play some % of the time and it worked out well here; I just don't think it would be my default play, esp. this early in a match. I don't think he's calling down so much for info as he is because of the strength of his hand, the size of the pot, and the fact that the turn and rivers were bricks for any of your flopped draws.

Hand 2
I would still play it.

Hand 6
Have you studied the variation where we always smooth call from the bb and then c/r a lot of flops? It's my preferred default strat. Nothing wrong w/ having a 3! range, ofc -- just curious if you've looked into this and what your thoughts were. I guess reading your notes after the river that you are aware of these strats. Although I don't mind his smooth call on the flop given the action, I would tend to raise flop oop and I think he's leaving money behind by never raising. It's noteworthy but I wouldn't make any huge adjustment based on this one hand.

Hand 7
It's kind of bold and you don't have much equity agaist what I would consider to be the pop tendency for leading the flop, but I like your reasoning and it's def not terribad. Against better players, I think you will run into donk/trey lines more often, so you have to take that into consideration as well. He could check the turn for a lot of reasons (going for a sexy w/ 3x, has a weak 4x and decides to induce rather than get raises, etc). If he's playing multiple tables, he may also just lose track of the action sometimes.

Hand 8
I don't agree w/ your assertion that he bets the flop w/ A high and K high. This thinking is also inconsistent with your river play. I actually play the hand the same way but for very different reasons (I think on the river he's betting A-high or a big K for value).

Hand 9
Meh. I likely open it.

Hand 10
Turn is close. I like your thinking but you're holding blockers to those A-high and K-high hands and the draws will usually charge themselves when you check. I would tend to mix it up so def not saying it's a bad play and I like your plan for the river. River play is fine. Not sure about your note since he actually called flop then raised turn IP.

Hand 11
He doesn't rep an A very well so not sure why you're planning on folding any turns. In general I think you're up against a super wide range here and I would tend to call down. Noteworthy that he did smooth call A9o out of the bb this time, which supports previous indications that he's trying to mix up his play, perhaps with a tendency to slowplay a bit.

Hand 12
This is a spot where I sometimes take the somewhat unorthodox line of raising w/ a hand on the flop even though it doesn't rate to fold out a ton of better hands or get value from many worse ones. My idea is that you have the best hand a ton, a lot of villains will have trouble continuing against a c/r, and your hand is otherwise hard to play well on the later streets. Would be interested to hear if ppl disagree with this as it's an idea I pretty much came up with on my own and it could be completely wrong.

Hand 16
It's another spot where I don't agree with the expectation that he's cbetting all A and K high one the flop. I think he can do this as a bluff-catching play at least some % of the time. Check/folding turn is fine just because the J sort of hits the range of worse hands that don't bet the flop.

Hand 18
Prefer c/r to peel.

Hand 20
I think it's a mistake to assume that just because you showed down Q-high once (it's nut no-pair on this river) that your opponent is going to try to bluff you any less often. In fact, some opponents will try to bluff again sometime in the near future, hoping you make that exact adjustment. It's a good play though and obv makes you less exploitable. Villain's river barrel is kind of hopeless imo.

Hand 21
I've never understood raising the flop in this spot. You get value from peels that fold turn UI, sure, but you fold out a lot of air that would otherwise barrel turn and you end up putting in extra bets when behind. I tend to just call down the greater percent of the time, occasionally throwing in a raise somewhere with my biggest aces on especially favorable textures.

Hand 22
Don't mind c-betting the turn at all but I don't understand your comment about him taking a free card if you check to him. You no longer have an equity edge.

Hand 23
I think in general as you start to play higher, bluff-inducing lines become more profitable and some of those thinner value betting spots can actually become small leaks since you tend to put in extra bets when behind while folding out hands that would otherwise have bet when checked to. This does not mean you should respect his turn bets more; in fact, in conjunction with what we've already seen, it likely indicates his barreling ranges become more and more polarized street by street.

Hand 24
I never peel here but I sometimes raise.

Hand 25
That's for sure a pure bluff, which is noteworthy as it helps you develop a sense for what textures he is willing to attack.

Hand 26
Your pf strat appears to be somewhat inconsistent. For example, I think I've seen you both opening and defending 64o in this match, but here you open fold 85o otb. If anything, I would think 85o has more equity and IMO it's the more playable of the two hands.

Hand 30
OOP I'm almost always raising/treying/capping flop for value (depending on hand strength and action ofc). The only time I really get away from this is if the player barrels turn a really high percent of the time. I actually think his play was pretty bad overall. It illustrates what I was saying before about how you might think you're getting super thin value by playing a flop like this aggressively, when in reality you're setting yourself up to put in extra bets when behind and a lot of times you may not even have an equity edge versus the unmade hands that put in action against you.

Hand 31
Almost never treying the flop here for the reasons noted above. Turn is okay but not sure why you talk about folding out his 3-outers. Sounds like a protection argument to me.

Hand 33
Against a player who follows-thru more on the turn after raising flop, I would def start rebluffing some flops. Against this guy, I think you can just float him sometimes and take it away on the turn. Even though it sounds kind of unorthodox, it saves you bets when behind and accomplishes the same thing.

Hand 40
Nice hand.

Hand 52
In general, I think he's either not as good as you think (did you look him up on SS?) or he makes a lot of mistakes/misclicks when multitabling. Never checking that turn - lots you can get value from including all single diamonds, some of which may even raise you.

Hand 58
He def leaves some money on the table in some of these spots (esp. w/ tp hands) but his passive lines likely do well versus a pop tendency to continue barreling after 3-betting pf while he simultaneously avoids the problem of putting in a lot of action when behind.

Hand 60
Flop is raise or fold imo.

Hand 65
I think you can bet turn for value expecting to get called by any pair, any 7x and any single spade hand. Yeah, you get raised by the J somtimes (it would also raise flop sometimes) but you also have a profitable call down versus semi-bluffing turn raises so overall I think it's a pretty profitable spot.

Hand 66
c/r is prolly best just because it's hard to imagine getting trey'd by much and you sometimes get a passively played btm pair or a weak 7x to pay you off.

Hand 71
Meh, just because he had it twice doesn't mean he never bluffs those textures.

gg overall. I feel like you're perhaps reading too much into the fact that he's a reg or multitabler at these stakes. I wish I could find the post to link you to it, but I remember when I used to post in micros all the time, there was a guy who had just started playing 2/4. Now this was a guy who always posted really good, spot on strat and was doing really well and moving up in the 6m games. And this hand he posted, it was just comical. The way he played it, his comments on the action, everything. It was like he was totally mind-****ed by his perception of the villain as a solid 2/4 regular. I've felt similarly at times when moving up, and it's def something to be on guard against. It's good to look for opportunities to learn from better opponents, but you have to make sure you're not (a) assuming they are better than they really are and (b) over-thinking spots that you would otherwise play just fine if you continued to apply your usual strategy.

One thing you could def start doing is mixing up your own play more. For ex., you ask about pf 3-betting ranges in your OP. In this match, your 3-betting range was very transparent, and as a result, your range when just calling from the bb is more obv as well. If you are going to 3! pf, you will def need to mix your ranges more as you continue to move up, smooth calling some of your better hands and treying others that aren't quite as strong. As someone who just calls almost always out of the bb, I don't know this from experience or even study, but I would tend to think in HUHU your 3-bet range should be more merged than polarized, as you don't necessarily gain a lot of fe from the play. The rare times when I do trey pf against an opponent because of his particular tendencies, this is usually what I do (i.e., 3! some hands like J9s T7s but not super weak hands like 24s or 96o). Would obv be interested in other opinions if that's not the right approach tho.

Thanks. Realized some mistakes into my play and thinking while was playing from your answers.

I really not sure what SS mean, i looked him up into macropoker and pokerprolabs, he is kinda up 10k $ over 3860 hu sng's.

Sharkscope is another site for searching tournament results. Anyway, I'm surprised his results are that good but I guess we only see a small sample of his play here and as I mentioned before, some stuff that seems weird could just happen when he loses track of the action playing multiple tables.

I think 3 betting preflop depends on your opponents c bet range first, his propensity to overplay hands if we just call second, then depending on those factors we might decide to 3 bet. If we decide to 3 bet, then we look at his opening range and tendencies and decide what to 3 bet.

If we can run him over, easy game.

If we think he'll bluffraise postflop more than optimal then we should 3 bet a tight range so we're not bet folding the flop or bet calling the flop and check folding the turn too much. 3 betting T7s seems like a waste against this guy.

If we think he won't bluffraise postflop more than optimal then bet folding for thin value becomes the play postflop. We can 3 bet a few more hands for value against this guy.

If we think he'll barrel the flop and turn mindlessly, and will showdown at a good rate, then we should just call our good hands preflop intending to check raise a lot of flops and turns.

If we think he'll check back a lot (10%+) of flops then I like 3 betting wide. Our weak hands do better against this guy; free cards are great for a weak preflop calling range.

There are lot's of different scenarios, and without this information I don't 3 bet if I've had a lot of calling hands so far. If I get good starting hands during the beginning of a match, then I'll go ahead and 3 bet for value only.

Just my opinion.

You have great points here.

If opponent is barreling down close to 100% after stealing 80-100% you just call every preflop hand to check/raise somewhere postflop?

Thanks, and merry Christmas.

Yeah you got it.

Merry Christmas.