In case you’ve missed the first article of the series, I am teaching you how to play after you’ve check-raised the flop. I chose a board that allows for a wide variety of turn runouts and use it as a canvas to explore the concepts that shape optimal turn strategy. While boards vary, the ideas…| Upswing Poker
As you probably know, having a well-balanced check-raising range makes you a really tough opponent to play against. The reason why is simple: your opponent can’t just start taking mindless stabs at the pot once you check. He’s going to get his equity denied or end up value cutting himself way too often. That forces…| Upswing Poker
I’ve covered flush-closing and straight-closing turns so far in this series. Now it’s time to shift focus to overcards. While there’s some overlap between these three runout types, here I’ll be talking specifically about pure overcards. The dynamics are quite different from the earlier spots, as you’ll see in the sections ahead. As usual, I’ll…| Upswing Poker
Playing well out of the Big Blind (BB) is essential. The pots you play after defending your BB might be small, on average, but the sheer frequency of this situation makes it a key part of your strategic development. In this article, I’ll share three tips to take your BB defense to the next level.…| Upswing Poker
Players that don't check-raise are easy to beat. Don't be one of those players.| Upswing Poker
