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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.
How Do You Find My Play?
Hi,
I joined a cash game at a local card room with blinds 2/3. If I remember it right, there were 7 players then fighting for the pot. Most of the players were really good, they have combined tight and aggressive style of play and have a few hundred to back them up.
At some point, I’m UTG with AQs. I then raised to $9. Folded to button who re-raised to 25$, blinds folded. Consequently, I opted to call as I’ve seen such player checked down several hands earlier part of the game. Pot was $55. Flop came and brought J35 rainbow. I then checked to the raiser while he placed $50 bet. Eventually, I placed him on a steal, AK, or a pocket pair below Jacks. I then called. Pot was $155. Turn came but was a blank. Later, we both checked. River came and was another Jack. I then had some winnings and so placed $125 bet. I thought he would never call with AK or pocket 10s.
At some point, he stood up and then asked me if I have a Jack. I was speechless then. Afterwards he called and then had the pot with his KK.
How do you find my play?
Your help will be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Billy
Billy,
I found your read on the situation horrible. You raised and was reraised preflop. If you called, you should have folded on the flop to his bet. A-Q in early position is not a raising hand.
I am not sure why he checked the turn, but when you bet out on the river, the only way he was going to call is if he had a reasonable hand or had you beat. He asked if you had a Jack because you called his bet on the flop, checked the turn, and then moved in on the river. Your play was indicative of A-J. It could just as well been A-K or A-Q, which is probably why he called you.
You should have folded on the flop when you missed.
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