How do you improve your poker skills?

SergioV · Apr 18, 2026

What do you usually do to improve your poker skills? Do you study, watch videos, or just learn by playing?

podoloboq · Apr 18, 2026

I only play by my own rules, which I made up myself))

nabmom · Apr 18, 2026

We have some great resources right here in this forum.
Check out these two threads for lots of information:
CardsChat Learning Poker Thread Series Guide
CardsChat 30 Day Poker Training Course

Also, if you are able to capture hand histories, posting them to Cash Game Hand Analysis and Tournament Hand Analysis will definitely help you advance your game. You can ask to have your play analyzed, or even ask specific questions about a hand (like, "Should I have folded here?", "Is my betting size appropriate here?", etc.). You can also review other people's hand analysis questions/answers and see if you agree with what has been discussed.

theStarfish · Apr 18, 2026

The best practice is playing and learning. There are several good books and videos from some of the best players. Also here on the forum you learn about every aspect of the game.

burro · Apr 18, 2026

I like to review hands that made me tick or that cost me all my chips.
These situations often stick in my head, so I try to understand if I made a mistake or if it was just a matter of luck. I think it's those hands that teach the most.
Even without doing a full analysis each time, just reflecting on these points helps me to improve.

bullkk · Apr 18, 2026

We must learn to calmly and patiently accept all failures.

Mr.$t0k · Apr 18, 2026

You can do training on GTOBase or play game and then do after action review

Chebchoub · Apr 19, 2026

SergioV said:
What do you usually do to improve your poker skills? Do you study, watch videos, or just learn by playing?

All of these capabilities mentioned are important for us to be able to learn the game of poker well, as well as learning the game through poker schools such as cardschat. In general, the more we play, the more we will learn and observe the game.
Good luck

NSX_Amfe2nat · Apr 19, 2026

Farm lots of hands than watch on my mistakes

SergioV · Apr 20, 2026

nabmom said:
We have some great resources right here in this forum.
Check out these two threads for lots of information:
CardsChat Learning Poker Thread Series Guide
CardsChat 30 Day Poker Training Course

Also, if you are able to capture hand histories, posting them to Cash Game Hand Analysis and Tournament Hand Analysis will definitely help you advance your game. You can ask to have your play analyzed, or even ask specific questions about a hand (like, "Should I have folded here?", "Is my betting size appropriate here?", etc.). You can also review other people's hand analysis questions/answers and see if you agree with what has been discussed.

Thank you very much

steve01991 · Apr 20, 2026

i try to learn the players i play against. but honestly, if i notice a tendency in my game, i try to flip it upside down.

WrongUsername · Apr 20, 2026

play yourself the maximum amount of poker u can

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