Check-Raising the Flop: When Is It a Good Play?

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Check-raising is an aggressive move that can represent a lot of strength. When do you think it’s the best time to use it?
 
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This is a very good instrument for stack sizes about 3-10 big blinds. A lot of players in our Community use this style of play. Of course, it's best to play it in the strongest position at the poker table. :unsure:
 
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Check-raising the flop is a powerful move best used when you have a strong hand or want to apply pressure, or exploit an opponent's tendencies.
 
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You want to do it against players who Cbet too much or when you have a perceived range advantage ie the flop was more likely to hit your range than the villans.
 
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It works more often at the start of tournaments!
 
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I use it from the Big Blind. This helps defend against the Button if they they are raising us to often.
 
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