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Strategy on Isolating an Opponent
Hi,
I was in an online event early this morning. I was in mid position with the largest stack and was dealt AA. For ten times the big blind, first position raised. I thought of isolating him and so I raised him. However, the dealer and the two blinds called my raise, same thing with the original bettor. Flop came and brought JTJ rainbow. Original raiser then placed a bet by which was 3/4 of his stack however didn’t went all in. I then placed him on KK, QQ, or even AT. I then opted to fold as three bettors were waiting and any of them had a J. Others left folded.
Well, I honestly believe that with my position, I was at a major disadvantage and so I wanted to know if you have any strategies in mind about how I should isolate an opponent. At some point, I believe I should have went all in. What do you think?
Thanks a lot and keep up the good work on this site!
Regards,
Corbeil
Corbeil,
You did what you could to isolate preflop, your opponent raised and you reraised. The other players were clearly calling stations. Going all-in may have pushed them out, but if they are going to call two raises, then they may well call the all-in. Sometimes calling stations will not fold. I think you did a great job trying to isolate. You must remember that when you try to isolate, the other player must have sense enough to fold.
I think your fold on the flop was good not because of your position but due to your opponents bet. He bet ¾ of his stack. This looks like someone trying to induce a call or a raise. He probably had A-J or maybe even J-J. I think you made a fantastic fold.
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