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[QUOTE="PhilGalfond, post: 4782201, member: 360431"]
Eek. My first very hard question :eek:

Much like there aren't many one-size-fits-all live tells, there aren't many for online either.  Interpreting the story of your opponents' betting action throughout the hand, figuring out what hands are more or less likely based on each action, comparing that to what you're used to seeing out of opponents, factoring in bet sizing and timing tells - that's most of the essence of poker.

I could type for weeks and not be able to cover all of it.

What I can offer in terms of quick advice is to always ask "why?"

If he had a big hand, why would he bet the flop and then decide to check the turn on that card?  Your opponent has a reason for everything he or she does - your job is to figure those reasons out - and "because he's a fish" doesn't count.  [I]Everyone [/I]has a reason for every play, whether they know it or not.

By the same token, YOU need a reason for every play you're making.   If you're clicking buttons without a goal or a plan, you're not finding the right reasons, and you're sure to be making mistakes.  If your reason is "because I have a good hand," try again.

I hope that's at least a little bit helpful.

Thank you for the kind words, by the way!
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