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Originally Posted by fishsoup
Could someone explain in depth reasoning for range-checking on this flop?
From a GTO point of view:
1) This is a dynamic flop which suits IP players more.
2) There are so many turn cards that can change the values of all your possible hand dramatically.
3) If you do not want to be exploited by a competent villain, u need to have a value range as well as a bluffing range when u bet flop.
4) Hands like overpair fare badly on this flop and u should therefore check all overpairs.
5) if u want to bet sets and two pairs+ on this flop, u need to balance it with a range of bluffs that have equity. But doing so will hugely imbalance ur betting range since this board connects better with the IP player and since u have more bluff than value, this will be a losing play.
6) as such, the best play will be to check all ur range with plan to check raise ur sets+ and some high equity bluff. You also need to have a check call range and overpairs and pair+draw or non-nutted flush draws are good for that.