ICM vs. ChipEV: The Hidden Logic Behind BB 3-Bets
BB 3-betting is fundamentally different from 3-betting from any other seat, even the SB. Calling at a…
How ICM Reshapes 3-Bet Pots (And Why You Can’t Trust ChipEV)
Analyzing postflop ICM sims is tricky. Because ICM dramatically changes preflop strategies, starting ranges for postflop spots…
The Hidden Cost of Late Reg in PKOs
In poker, we often face a wide variety of opponents. One common type we encounter, especially at…
Register Late, Win More: The Math Behind Smarter Tournament Entry
Regular tournament players know that, no matter what their skill level, they will sometimes bust a tournament…
The Case for the Hero Check: Why Great Players Know When Not to Bet
In this era of game theory and solvers and poker games running at a huge variety of…
When To Just Shove Post Flop in ICM Spots
When To Just Shove Post Flop in ICM Spots The general trend for bet sizing, when ICM…
ICM Strategy: Playing IP Against the Chip Leader on the Final Table
The good news is you’ve made the final table (FT). Better yet, you’ve made it with a…
ICM Survival Guide: How To Play OOP vs. a Covering Stack at the Final Table
Contesting a pot against a player who covers you at a final table (FT) is one of…
How To Get the Most out of Your Hand Reviews
I don’t spend much of my study time checking whether specific hands I played are “solver-approved.” After…