I’ll be doing that for sure! What solver program would you recommend? And how to go about using it? The solver stuff is brand new to me.

Me > Doug Polk

You need a solver. Can start with the cheap, watch videos and post in 2_2 thread. Program is CREV, GTO+ (license gives you both programs). Scylla is very supportive. I have both, and GTO+ run well on my dual core laptop. I don't know everything about it yet, but use both for my basic range studies in SRP's, 3 and 4 bet pots. I also use Simple GTO trainer, which is better for practice, I purchased the core package. Both should set you back around 159+ tax.

I'm not the best person to ask for help regarding a solver, but you will figure it out really fast. I use GTO+ just because I'm a cheap bastard. PIO is probably the best one out there. Google poker solver reviews or make a post here on 2+2. If you actually want to make a living playing poker, I'm pretty sure a solver is your best friend.

Yeah I did a google search and looks like GTO+ and PIO are the best options as far as paid programs. I'll probably start with the free versions.

I do have a registered account for flopzilla, and it provides tons of useful info with hand vs range type situations and various board textures and if ranges benefit more or less, etc.

Today has been dedicated to poker study, and I plan on grinding later tonight.

Current things I'm studying now(thanks for the push and advice to those who posted so far):

The Myth of Poker Talent by Alex Fitzgerald. Written in 2016, but still tons of great info so far related to range constructions, which has already made me look at my 3bet strategy and change it up.

Flopzilla board textures and how it affects various ranges. For example, I can plug the range of hands I'd 3bet on the BTN with, and see what boards favor my range and which ones favor a calling range. My focus right now is 3bet pots, as I feel the most uncomfortable with those.

Notes from today's study sessions:

*Hands that are malleable are better for calling raises. Hands like suited connectors, mid PP and suited Ax.
-Be aware of players left to act though, because frequent 3bettors can make flatting these hands less good. If facing unknowns its best to flat if there are fewer players left behind to act.

*Don't auto 3bet hands like AQo, QQ, KJs. If villians only 4bet or fold, these hands become better flats/folds preflop.

*No need to 3bet in the BB with strong hands 100% if we are facing a button raise, if we are the only caller, as the pot is already heads up. This allows us to chk/raise K and A high boards more frequently.

*AQo is not doing great on K high boards vs a standard 3bet calling range. (88-JJ, 45s+,KTs, ATs+,AJo, KQo) ---Is this a common range people flat 3bets with?

*AQo is not doing great on JTx boards either vs standard 3bet calling range.

*My current 3bet range needs to change to include more suited connectors possibly? Boards like 456r, 357r are leaving me with hands that are pair or better only 25% of the time. I have A high over 50% of the time on these boards.
-This also tells me, I can float and bluff raise more on these boards with good runouts because most 3bet ranges wont have a strong continuing range either.

I prefer to 3bet these types of hands to either win it outright or isolate the original raiser and have the position on him (if we are not in the blinds). If I were to flat it would be on the button to have position for the rest of the hand

I'm probably 3 betting these most of the time to isolate and get the position. If I did flat it would be CO or BTN.

If your 3-betting suited connectors and AXs, mid PP theres no reason not to 3 bet in the blinds. Also set's up the pot so you can get your chips in the middle by the river. I would smooth call probably 20% of the time with KK/AA to mix it up.

If you were the first in i still CBet this 85% of the time HU if its Kxx. If is 3 or more way pot id check if OOP and bet 60% o fthe time if last to act with checks.

From CO/BTN i like to 3 bet mid PP / Suited connectors on occasion vs nits. Even if they do call you and have suited connectors your likely not dominated.

Just my thoughts though i'm no pro and just transitions to 6max from FR.

Ya you can make 4k at 10nl. If you put in 8-10 hrs on 8-12 tables you can probably make 4k in a month or month and a half. Your gonna have to grind over 175k hands a month though. You just have play solid and you will do fine.

Still alive OP? How are you doing?

any update?