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Different Game Types
Hi,
I’m done reading Sklansky’s book, the one about holdem for advanced players. Sklansky said that small pairs or sets like action games while small and middle suited connectors on the flip side like more passive games. Is this true and why is this so?
Hope to hear from you in no time!
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Jake
Jake,
That book is intended for players that are far beyond the beginning stages of learning the game. Those that are playing middle and high stakes are those that his book is intended for.
Small pairs and sets are good for big action games as when you hit your set, you will be able to extract money. Suited connectors are speculative hands that need help to improve. If you play these hands in aggressive games, you will bleed off chips when you don’t hit your hand, which will be frequent.
From Full Tables to Short-Handed Ones
I’ve been into online holdem for almost two years now. Well, I’ve been into no limit in general. Just recently, from full tables I moved to short-handed ones. The outcome of my decision was not that awesome but I promised to myself I’ll be good soon.
I know you’re the best person to help me. Do you know any good and effective strategy tips applicable in short handed tables?
Hope to hear from you in no time.
Thanks in advance!
Brent
Brent,
Widen up the range of hands that you are playing. Don’t get silly and play things like 2-5, but do play hands that have reasonable potential to flop big. Also, try and see as many flops cheaply as you can. Play all pocket pairs to try and flop sets. Sets are big money makers in 6 handed poker.
Don’t be afraid to play middle and even bottom pair if you think it is best. Players tend to miss the flop and 6 handed, when you flop middle pair, it is much stronger than at a full table. That’s not saying it wont be behind at times, but at times, middle pair and even bottom pair will win.
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