Moving Up Through uNL in 2011
01-01-2011
, 07:24 PM
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For example, here is a hand I played this morning:
UTG + 1 is playing 34/16 over 32 hands. BTN is playing 13/7 over 57 hands.
Full Tilt Poker $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
Hero (CO): $10.00
BTN: $13.54
SB: $10.17
BB: $11.87
UTG: $23.76
UTG+1: $12.83
UTG+2: $4.12
MP1: $4.05
MP2: $6.40
Pre Flop: ($0.15) Hero is CO with K
K
1 fold, UTG+1 raises to $0.20, 3 folds, Hero raises to $0.90, BTN calls $0.90, 2 folds, UTG+1 calls $0.70
Flop: ($2.85) 5
7
Q (3 players)
UTG+1 checks, Hero bets $1, BTN calls $1, UTG+1 calls $1
So what range of hands will they have preflop to continue given my 3-bet? How will those hands play the flop (there is a fair bit of guessing involved - who will you be able to narrow down more accurately?).
Given the preflop and flop action, How many turn cards are bad for you? What's the worst possible card that can come? Why is that? Which ones are great? What, if anything, will make you fold your hand on the turn?
For example, here is a hand I played this morning:
UTG + 1 is playing 34/16 over 32 hands. BTN is playing 13/7 over 57 hands.
Full Tilt Poker $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
Hero (CO): $10.00
BTN: $13.54
SB: $10.17
BB: $11.87
UTG: $23.76
UTG+1: $12.83
UTG+2: $4.12
MP1: $4.05
MP2: $6.40
Pre Flop: ($0.15) Hero is CO with K
K1 fold, UTG+1 raises to $0.20, 3 folds, Hero raises to $0.90, BTN calls $0.90, 2 folds, UTG+1 calls $0.70
Flop: ($2.85) 5
7 Q (3 players)UTG+1 checks, Hero bets $1, BTN calls $1, UTG+1 calls $1
So what range of hands will they have preflop to continue given my 3-bet? How will those hands play the flop (there is a fair bit of guessing involved - who will you be able to narrow down more accurately?).
Given the preflop and flop action, How many turn cards are bad for you? What's the worst possible card that can come? Why is that? Which ones are great? What, if anything, will make you fold your hand on the turn?
On the flop, you obviously bet for value. I'm curious as to your betsize - you bet just over 1/3 pot on a drawy board with an overpair - why is that?
I think the smaller betsize probably widens their flop calling range. The looser player will probably peel with a very wide range - any pair, any draw, maybe even some backdoor draws. The tighter player would probably flat with AQ, and I would expect him to peel with, say, 99-JJ. Despite the drawy board he would be fairly likely to flat with sets as well, to encourage the UTG+1 to come along.
Bad turn cards: any Q would help a decent portion of villains' ranges. Any heart would be bad as you're either now behind or unlikely to get paid off. I would be a little wary on any 9, T or J as the button may have turned a set. Also obviously any A, for the same reasons as hearts. I'd say the Ah is probably the worst card in the deck for you. Again, this is a fair portion of the deck, which is why I'm curious as to your reasons for betting so small on the flop.
Great turn cards: K (ldo), offsuit 2-4, maybe a club that might give someone a backdoor draw and make them call another turn bet? An 8 or 9 is probably a safe card, as even though it completes the straight I don't really expect either player to have 64 or 86 very often at all.
On a safe turn card I would probably bet-fold. If either player ships over our turn bet we may well be in bad shape, as I would never expect either player to play Qx or a draw that way.
How was that?
Also, in terms of charities (mucho respect for doing that btw) you should DEFINITELY look at Kiva.
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Kiva empowers individuals to lend to an entrepreneur across the globe. By combining microfinance with the internet, Kiva is creating a global community of people connected through lending.
Kiva was born of the following beliefs:
* People are by nature generous, and will help others if given the opportunity to do so in a transparent, accountable way.
* The poor are highly motivated and can be very successful when given an opportunity.
* By connecting people we can create relationships beyond financial transactions, and build a global community expressing support and encouragement of one another.
Kiva promotes:
* Dignity: Kiva encourages partnership relationships as opposed to benefactor relationships. Partnership relationships are characterized by mutual dignity and respect.
* Accountability: Loans encourage more accountability than donations where repayment is not expected.
* Transparency: The Kiva website is an open platform where communication can flow freely around the world.
As of November 2009, Kiva has facilitated over $100 million in loans.
Kiva was born of the following beliefs:
* People are by nature generous, and will help others if given the opportunity to do so in a transparent, accountable way.
* The poor are highly motivated and can be very successful when given an opportunity.
* By connecting people we can create relationships beyond financial transactions, and build a global community expressing support and encouragement of one another.
Kiva promotes:
* Dignity: Kiva encourages partnership relationships as opposed to benefactor relationships. Partnership relationships are characterized by mutual dignity and respect.
* Accountability: Loans encourage more accountability than donations where repayment is not expected.
* Transparency: The Kiva website is an open platform where communication can flow freely around the world.
As of November 2009, Kiva has facilitated over $100 million in loans.
GL this year Verneer.
01-01-2011
, 07:34 PM
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Begin with the End in Mind
"Failing to plan is planning to fail.
I think the question that I ask my students more than any other is "What's your plan?" I ask them this in terms of their bankroll, their emotional state, or a specific hand we are discussing.
Just having a plan will put you ahead of many poker players, if you want to take it one step further, you need to have a plan with an exit strategy. Basically - at what point do you realize that you will not succeed with your plan and cut your loses? Going into a situation with an exit plan really allows you to curb your loses.
For example, I discuss having a tilt plan with my students that tend to tilt. The metaphor I use is that of a circuit breaker.
Basically, what needs to happen in a session for you to quit? Losing 3 BI's? Getting sucked out in a big pot? Seeing someone bluff you? After you quit, how long do you need to stay away from the tables before you can sit down and play again? In your follow-up session, what needs to happen for you to quit again?
You need to know the answer to these questions before you open up the first table. If you don't, you are not planning as well as you could and have not exit strategy. Believe me - these are not the type of questions that you will be able to answer once you start tilting or are stuck big.
Secondly, let's say you open pocket aces and see a flop. Do you have an exit strategy for the specific hand? Under what conditions will you fold your hand? What would be considered a great flop set for you? A poor flop setup? Given the flop, what is the best possible turn card? The worst possible turn card?
For example, here is a hand I played this morning:
UTG + 1 is playing 34/16 over 32 hands. BTN is playing 13/7 over 57 hands.
Full Tilt Poker $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
Hero (CO): $10.00
BTN: $13.54
SB: $10.17
BB: $11.87
UTG: $23.76
UTG+1: $12.83
UTG+2: $4.12
MP1: $4.05
MP2: $6.40
Pre Flop: ($0.15) Hero is CO with K K
1 fold, UTG+1 raises to $0.20, 3 folds, Hero raises to $0.90, BTN calls $0.90, 2 folds, UTG+1 calls $0.70
Flop: ($2.85) 5 7 Q (3 players)
UTG+1 checks, Hero bets $1, BTN calls $1, UTG+1 calls $1
So what range of hands will they have preflop to continue given my 3-bet? How will those hands play the flop (there is a fair bit of guessing involved - who will you be able to narrow down more accurately?).
Given the preflop and flop action, How many turn cards are bad for you? What's the worst possible card that can come? Why is that? Which ones are great? What, if anything, will make you fold your hand on the turn?
So ... make sure you plan well and start incorporating some basic exit strategies along with your planning.
"Failing to plan is planning to fail.
I think the question that I ask my students more than any other is "What's your plan?" I ask them this in terms of their bankroll, their emotional state, or a specific hand we are discussing.
Just having a plan will put you ahead of many poker players, if you want to take it one step further, you need to have a plan with an exit strategy. Basically - at what point do you realize that you will not succeed with your plan and cut your loses? Going into a situation with an exit plan really allows you to curb your loses.
For example, I discuss having a tilt plan with my students that tend to tilt. The metaphor I use is that of a circuit breaker.
Basically, what needs to happen in a session for you to quit? Losing 3 BI's? Getting sucked out in a big pot? Seeing someone bluff you? After you quit, how long do you need to stay away from the tables before you can sit down and play again? In your follow-up session, what needs to happen for you to quit again?
You need to know the answer to these questions before you open up the first table. If you don't, you are not planning as well as you could and have not exit strategy. Believe me - these are not the type of questions that you will be able to answer once you start tilting or are stuck big.
Secondly, let's say you open pocket aces and see a flop. Do you have an exit strategy for the specific hand? Under what conditions will you fold your hand? What would be considered a great flop set for you? A poor flop setup? Given the flop, what is the best possible turn card? The worst possible turn card?
For example, here is a hand I played this morning:
UTG + 1 is playing 34/16 over 32 hands. BTN is playing 13/7 over 57 hands.
Full Tilt Poker $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
Hero (CO): $10.00
BTN: $13.54
SB: $10.17
BB: $11.87
UTG: $23.76
UTG+1: $12.83
UTG+2: $4.12
MP1: $4.05
MP2: $6.40
Pre Flop: ($0.15) Hero is CO with K
K1 fold, UTG+1 raises to $0.20, 3 folds, Hero raises to $0.90, BTN calls $0.90, 2 folds, UTG+1 calls $0.70
Flop: ($2.85) 5
7 Q (3 players)UTG+1 checks, Hero bets $1, BTN calls $1, UTG+1 calls $1
So what range of hands will they have preflop to continue given my 3-bet? How will those hands play the flop (there is a fair bit of guessing involved - who will you be able to narrow down more accurately?).
Given the preflop and flop action, How many turn cards are bad for you? What's the worst possible card that can come? Why is that? Which ones are great? What, if anything, will make you fold your hand on the turn?
So ... make sure you plan well and start incorporating some basic exit strategies along with your planning.
BTN cold calling range is weighted towards JJ+/AK/AQ/Maybe slowplayed AA.
As played - I'd be betting $2 on the flop - Barrelling most decent turns.
01-01-2011
, 10:13 PM
Day 1 Summary: + 5 BI's @ 10NL, gotta work out some kinks at this limit though. Still:
1. Nice to kick off with a win.
2. Nice to finish the day off with the graph hitting new highs.
I'm hoping the large sample will smooth out some of these big peaks and valleys seen today
1. Nice to kick off with a win.
2. Nice to finish the day off with the graph hitting new highs.
I'm hoping the large sample will smooth out some of these big peaks and valleys seen today
01-01-2011
, 10:53 PM
Iv got 16/13 on you.
Played against you once or twice today.
Nice thread here il follow it the whole way as i am after just moving to 10nl myself
Heres my first 4k of hands at 10nl rush.Bit of a difference verneer between me and you hahaha
Played against you once or twice today.
Nice thread here il follow it the whole way as i am after just moving to 10nl myself
Heres my first 4k of hands at 10nl rush.Bit of a difference verneer between me and you hahaha
01-01-2011
, 11:16 PM
I don't have huge volume at Rush tables, however my take on it from my exp is that as a generalization people play at either end of the spectrum. They're either nitting it up, folding all but premiums, or they're loosening up tying to take advantage of the nits, 3beting from BB a lot more etc.
Would seem to me that it probably all evens up in the wash. On certain tables your steal % would soar and on others your going to get 3bet by the BTN/SB/BB a hell of a lot, often with junk.
I would imagine the best strategy would be to play your normal game where you're comfortable, rather than getting into too many marginal situations. Perhaps 3bet and 4bet ranges are more important for adjustment than initial VPIP/PFR. No idea though really
Would seem to me that it probably all evens up in the wash. On certain tables your steal % would soar and on others your going to get 3bet by the BTN/SB/BB a hell of a lot, often with junk.
I would imagine the best strategy would be to play your normal game where you're comfortable, rather than getting into too many marginal situations. Perhaps 3bet and 4bet ranges are more important for adjustment than initial VPIP/PFR. No idea though really
01-02-2011
, 12:32 AM
01-02-2011
, 12:56 AM
GL Verneer Looking forward to the vids.
Looking forward to the vids.