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Message: [QUOTE="JCchon413, post: 7187308, member: 1030547"] In Chess, at almost every scenario, there is 'the best move' and player is rewarded. In poker, there is no 'the best move', players can make the optimal move and still get punished or play the worst move and get rewarded.. In chess, your decision is solely based on the strength of your position on the board at that moment. In poker, your decision is based not just on the strength of your hand in relation to the board on that street, but also on the opponents strength of your opponents range, your perceived range, action on previous streets, possible action on future streets, type of your opponent, emotional state of your opponent, tells, body language, stack sizes, bet sizes, board dynamic, table dynamic, tournament stages etc. In a nutshell, while chess may be tactically more complex and controlled, poker has more variables and factors some of which are beyond the player's control. [/QUOTE]