1.1 - Pre-flop RFI, Cold Calling, Blind Defense, 3-4-5 Betting

Question 1

Should we open more or less QQ/KK from early positions?

Answer 1

Open less

Question 2

Should we open more or less DS low semi-connected pairs from early positions?

Answer 2

Open more

Question 3

Should we open more or less nut suit combos?

Answer 3

Open more

Question 4

Should we open more or less misc. DS combos from early position?

Answer 4

Open more

Question 5

How are passive actions affected by rake structure?

Answer 5

Passive actions are penalized by higher rake.

Question 6

How is the Cold Caller’s range affected by position?

Answer 6

CC range is most narrow in SB and widens as position improves.

Question 7

How does the count of players in the pot affect the Cold Caller’s range?

Answer 7

The more players in the pot, the STRONGER our hand must be to cold call.

Question 8

How does rake structure affect 3 betting frequency?

Answer 8

3 betting is not passive so it not affected by rake.

Question 9

How does position affect the 3 bettor’s range?

Answer 9

3 betting range does not change based on position.

Question 10

What is the biggest penalty a 3 bettor can face?

Answer 10

The biggest penalty for 3 bettor is a 4 bet.

Question 11

How does the position of the RFI affect our 3 bet/squeeze frequency?

Answer 11

Frequency increases as RFI position improves, wider range means less chance of 4 bet.

Question 12

What is the best strategy when in the blinds facing a raise?

Answer 12

Calling is low EV, 3 bet or fold is better.

Question 13

For what position(s) is the tighter (6%) heuristics the better 3 bet strategy?

Answer 13

IP, or OOP against early position RFI or tight players

Question 14

As more players cold call a RFI, how does this affect our 3 bet frequency and what type of hands do we want?

Answer 14

As more players enter the pot we are going to 3 bet more and need nuttier hands to avoid being dominated in a multi-way pot.

Question 15

For what position(s) is the wider (11.4%) heuristics the better 3 bet strategy?

Answer 15

OOP, or IP against late position RFIs or loose player ranges

Question 16

Why is it important to consider whether I am or am not closing the action when defending a 3 bet?

Answer 16

Because if I am closing the action then I am guaranteed not to get squeezed by a 4 bet. If there is still action behind me then it is usually best to fold unless I have a top hand.

Question 17

How should an OOP player usually respond to a 3 bet?

Answer 17

4 bet & fold more

Question 18

How should an IP player usually respond to a 3 bet?

Answer 18

call more (esp. when closing action)

Question 19

How should I improve my thought process when defending a 3 bet?

Answer 19

1. Where am I in my range
2. How much of my range should continue
3. Execute

Question 20

4 betting should be done more when IP or OOP?

Answer 20

OOP

Question 21

Aside from AAxx, what other hand class will we be most 4 betting?

Answer 21

Other A

Question 22

How does a strategy of 4 bet defense change with position?

Answer 22

No difference in defense strategy based on position, because SPR is so low.