All Hands
Two Pair: Kings and Sevens
2 months ago
Pair of Sevens
A
K
3
7
7
In this hand, you played a strong starting hand (Ace of Spades, King of Diamonds) but your decisions weren't fully optimized.
First, your initial raise to 2.5 was reasonable, but considering the aggression from Player 2, a larger sizing of at least 3.5 to 4x the initial bet would have been more effective to build the pot and isolate your opponent, especially with a hand like AK.
When Player 2 re-raised to 10, calling was acceptable given you had a strong hand. However, you should have assessed the risk; facing a sizeable raise often signals strength from the opponent.
After the flop, when you hit a pair of sevens, your all-in bet of 90 did win the hand, but with only a pair, it may have been over-committing. A more moderate bet (around 50-70) could have extracted value while controlling the pot, allowing you to evaluate Player 2's response more accurately.
Overall, focus on adjusting bet sizes according to pot dynamics and opponent tendencies to maximize value in future hands.
Test 1
3 months ago
Pair of Tens
J
T
2
4
7
9
T
In this hand, you made a couple of decisions that could have been improved to extract more value and reduce risk.
Firstly, when you had Jack of Diamonds and Ten of Diamonds pre-flop, calling a bet of 10 after the initial 5 was reasonable. However, instead of flat betting 10, consider a larger raise (around 25-30) to apply more pressure and build the pot, especially in a heads-up scenario.
On the flop, you continued with 20 after the initial 10 bet from your opponent, which is fine; however, a better sizing could have been around 30-40. This allows for more value extraction and narrows their range of possible hands more effectively.
When the turn brought the Nine of Clubs, checking with a marginal hand could lead to missed opportunities. A bet of around 30-40 could have set up a better river response, either folding or another check-raise from your opponent.
On the river, with the Ten of Clubs giving you a pair, your call of 30 was solid, but betting instead might have induced a call from worse hands, especially since your opponent had a similar strength hand. A bet of 40-50 could help exploit the situation better.
Besides bet sizing, pay attention to your opponent's tendencies, and consider the board texture when evaluating the strength of your hand. Overall, focus on maximizing value with solid hands while maintaining aggressive pressure when appropriate.
Pocket Jacks
5 months ago
Two Pair: Jacks and Threes
J
J
K
7
8
3
3
In this hand, you made a few strategic errors that led to your loss with pocket Jacks.
1. **Pre-Flop Play**: Your initial raise to 100 was reasonable, but against conservative players, a larger size (around 150-200) could have helped narrow their ranges and potentially force out weak hands.
2. **Post-Flop Decisions**: After the flop (K♣, 7♦, 8♣), you should have considered checking behind instead of betting 100. This hand could have hit your opponents' ranges well, especially with the K, and checking would allow you to control the pot while still possibly gaining information from their actions.
3. **Turn and River**: Betting 200 on the turn when you still only had a pair is risky given the board texture. By this stage, you should have been very cautious, especially when Player 3 called your bet. On the river, while making a bet of 400 into a growing pot is fine, you need to be wary of strong hands like the full house you faced. Consider the possibility of worse hands than just raising it again while you could still extract value had you checked or made a smaller bet.
For future hands, pay attention to board texture when you have overcards and the betting patterns of your opponents, as they can provide crucial information about the strength of their hands.
Facing some aggressive players
5 months ago
Pair of Jacks
Q
J
K
J
3
4
6
In this hand, with a pair of Jacks on the river, you bet 100 into a 210 pot, then faced a raise to 200 from an aggressive opponent showing a flush. When you called the raise, you ended up losing to the flush. Here's how you could have maximized your winnings:
On the river, instead of betting 100 into the 210 pot, consider betting bigger to extract more value from potential hands like two pairs or straights. A higher bet like 150-175 would set you up better for a larger pot by the end of the hand.
When your aggressive opponent raised to 200, you correctly called due to the relatively small raise. However, given their aggressive nature and previous check-raises, you should consider the possibility of them holding a strong hand like a flush. Keep in mind opponent tendencies and adjust accordingly to avoid losing more chips to their strong hands in future hands.
Betting on 8 and 6 of clubs
5 months ago
Flush: Nine high
8
6
9
3
2
7
In this tournament hand, with 8 players, you held 8♣ 6♣ in the cut-off position and faced multiple aggressive bets.
When Player 8, on the button, raised to 200 after a call, you called with a marginal hand. It may have been better to fold here given the weak starting hand and the aggressiveness of the table.
On the flop of 9♠ 3♣ 2♣, you continued betting with high card top pair. Player 8 called, and the other player folded.
After the turn 7♣ that completed a club flush for you, you decided to go all-in, perhaps overestimating the strength of your flush with a weak 9-high card. Player 8, who had a stronger flush with Q♣ 10♣, called and won the main pot. However, you also won the side pot with your smaller remaining bet.
In the future, avoid investing large portions of your stack with marginal hands, especially against aggressive opponents. Consider folding earlier when facing significant aggression to preserve your chips for better opportunities.
Example with side pot
8 months ago
Two Pair, Kings and Threes
K
3
K
Q
3
8
4
In this hand, you started with King of Diamonds and Three of Clubs. You bet 100 chips, and there were subsequent bets and calls from the other players. The action led to a situation where you had Two Pair (Kings and Threes) after the flop (King of Diamonds, Queen of Hearts, Three of Spades). When player 2 went all-in for 1800 chips, player 4 called, and then you went all-in for 800 chips.
The final hands were revealed with player 2 having Three of a Kind, Queens, and player 4 having a Pair of Aces. The board showed Kings and Threes, but the community cards also included an Ace, giving player 4 a stronger hand with a pair of Aces.
In this hand, despite having a strong hand with Two Pair (Kings and Threes), the community cards revealed potential for very strong hands like Three of a Kind or even a potential Straight. It's unfortunate that player 4 had the Aces which beat your Two Pair.
One point to consider in this hand is when player 2 went all-in, signaling strength with the aggressive bet, and player 4 called, showing belief in their hand. When you went all-in as well, you committed more chips to the pot despite the potential of strong hands present.
Given the situation and the actions of the other players, it might have been better to consider folding when facing the aggressive action of player 2 and the call by player 4. As the board showed a combination of high cards, it was a risky situation with strong potential hands all around. In such scenarios, it's crucial to consider the strength of your hand relative to the actions of your opponents to make informed decisions and avoid committing too many chips when facing significant aggression from other players.