You may be aware of the fact that you must have the talent to read your adversary in order to become an excellent Texas Hold’em Player. However, there are some basic techniques and rules that must be adhered to so as to perfect the game. Here we shall learn some of these basics that we generally tend to overlook while playing Texas Hold’em.
Some Essentials:
The first and foremost thing to remember is that the two cards that you have in your hand, are the cards that not only make you unique amongst the players but also help you win. The cards facing up are community cards and can be used by all the contenders. While you might be happy with these cards, it is advisable that you keep an eye open for probabilities of a flush or a straight on your opponent’s part.
Pre-Flop:
As a Holdem player, you are certainly aware of when to begin counting your best starting hand and the most terrible starting hand. You probably also know that by putting up a blank expression and fiddling with your chips in an act of trying to make a bet, you are playing up on your opponents nerves.
But, it would be advisable that unless you have a fantastic starting hand, you must fold. You may wish to hang on with say a 6 and 7 of the same suit, if aggressive play is what is in your mind. Sometimes it may be worthwhile to linger on if the blind is low even though you have a weak hand. However this could also put you into danger as you may land up with a range of inferior hands.
If you manage to hold on to your chips instead of wasting them on fruitless hands, there is a possibility that you will land some good hands and be able to benefit from it too.
Flop:
Once you have seen the flop, fold if you cannot find the cards you require. Many amateurs decide to proceed with the hand as they are already in, but this is a very unwise decision and should be avoided.
If there are more than seven players at the table, the winning hands are possibly two pairs or greater. So,if you do not have a great pair or aren’t in place for a flush or a straight, it would be wise to just fold.
However you do stand a chance of having a high pair when the number of contestants at the table decreases. With only two players left at the table you can play a more aggressive game.
Betting After The Flop:
Do not be scared to check if you are the first one to bet following the flop. This certainly is not a drawback; instead it is good for you because if you have a weak hand, you have a chance of seeing just one more card before investing more money on the pot. But if you have a powerful hand, you can manipulate the situation and allow your opponents to believe that it is actually a weak hand.
Turn and River:
The 4th and the 5th community cards allow you to fold so that you do not lose further money or help multiply your winnings.
Generally at this juncture there are not more than two players fighting for the winnings. Be very alert at this stage, is what is most advisable.
Once the turn comes do not linger on in the hope of a straight or a flush except if you can do it on a check. Don’t blame yourself if you have folded and you find that the following card would have got you a flush or a straight because there are several occasions that you might have just lost.
An essential thing to remember is that you should not proceed very far if you have a weak hand. But if you have already made this move, it is best to evaluate the average chips you have in the pot. If you believe that you have invested 40 percent of your chips on the pot and another 5% will not do you any harm, think again! You are sailing through troubled waters, be careful and act sensibly!
Some Essentials:
The first and foremost thing to remember is that the two cards that you have in your hand, are the cards that not only make you unique amongst the players but also help you win. The cards facing up are community cards and can be used by all the contenders. While you might be happy with these cards, it is advisable that you keep an eye open for probabilities of a flush or a straight on your opponent’s part.
Pre-Flop:
As a Holdem player, you are certainly aware of when to begin counting your best starting hand and the most terrible starting hand. You probably also know that by putting up a blank expression and fiddling with your chips in an act of trying to make a bet, you are playing up on your opponents nerves.
But, it would be advisable that unless you have a fantastic starting hand, you must fold. You may wish to hang on with say a 6 and 7 of the same suit, if aggressive play is what is in your mind. Sometimes it may be worthwhile to linger on if the blind is low even though you have a weak hand. However this could also put you into danger as you may land up with a range of inferior hands.
If you manage to hold on to your chips instead of wasting them on fruitless hands, there is a possibility that you will land some good hands and be able to benefit from it too.
Flop:
Once you have seen the flop, fold if you cannot find the cards you require. Many amateurs decide to proceed with the hand as they are already in, but this is a very unwise decision and should be avoided.
If there are more than seven players at the table, the winning hands are possibly two pairs or greater. So,if you do not have a great pair or aren’t in place for a flush or a straight, it would be wise to just fold.
However you do stand a chance of having a high pair when the number of contestants at the table decreases. With only two players left at the table you can play a more aggressive game.
Betting After The Flop:
Do not be scared to check if you are the first one to bet following the flop. This certainly is not a drawback; instead it is good for you because if you have a weak hand, you have a chance of seeing just one more card before investing more money on the pot. But if you have a powerful hand, you can manipulate the situation and allow your opponents to believe that it is actually a weak hand.
Turn and River:
The 4th and the 5th community cards allow you to fold so that you do not lose further money or help multiply your winnings.
Generally at this juncture there are not more than two players fighting for the winnings. Be very alert at this stage, is what is most advisable.
Once the turn comes do not linger on in the hope of a straight or a flush except if you can do it on a check. Don’t blame yourself if you have folded and you find that the following card would have got you a flush or a straight because there are several occasions that you might have just lost.
An essential thing to remember is that you should not proceed very far if you have a weak hand. But if you have already made this move, it is best to evaluate the average chips you have in the pot. If you believe that you have invested 40 percent of your chips on the pot and another 5% will not do you any harm, think again! You are sailing through troubled waters, be careful and act sensibly!
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