The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast Check-Raise Like A Pro: Solver Insights For Human Players · S7E12
Jun 10, 2025
Discover the art of check-raising on the flop, particularly in the big blind vs. button scenario. Learn which hands are truly profitable and how their equity compares. The discussion debunks traditional polarized thinking, highlighting the importance of mixed strategies for balance. Get practical insights on interpreting solver outputs to enhance your postflop play. Whether you're a live or online player, these strategies will sharpen your intuition and boost your game.
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Check-Raise Range Covers Mixed Equity
- Check-raises occur at both the top and weaker parts of the equity spectrum, excluding the absolute weakest hands.
- This includes strong value hands like sets and two pair, and semi-bluff hands like gutshots and open-ended straight draws.
Mixing Strategies Break Polarization
- Check-raising ranges mix hands rather than being strictly polarized, including middle-strength hands like weak pairs and some top pairs.
- Mixing strategies balance the range, meaning some weaker hands check-raise while stronger hands may check-call.
Check-Raise About 13% Combos
- Use check-raises sparingly: typically around 12.8% of combos facing a half-pot continuation bet.
- Focus check-raises mainly on hands with strong value or semi-bluff potential rather than a broad range.