Strategy for new table with unknown opponents
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 42
I join new table and play 40/30 with 20%+ 3bet for 50 hands.
I play very loose maniac image, and then after 50 hands I tighten up to being a nit and playing like 20/16 with 7% 3bet.
My goal is that other opponents see me as maniac and are ready to stackoff Kings and similar vs. my Aces and all the benefits from maniac image.
What do you think about my strategy, is there anything else I could add?
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 7,282
You could just play tight and wait for real maniacs...? Seems -EV to play losing poker for 50 hands every session.
I mean, you think people don’t catch on fast? Your overall stats will not reflect the 50 hands you play like a drooler.
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 32
Listen, here's the thing. If you can't spot the sucker in your first half hour at the table, then you are the sucker.
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 807
You should stop posting beginner questions in the high stakes forum.
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 4,669
Changing gears is a legitimate strategy which can pay dividends.
