Do you use notes on players or rely on memory?

Nesehorn156 · Mar 28, 2026

When playing online, I’ve seen some players take detailed notes on opponents, while others just rely on general memory and tendencies.

I try to take notes, but I don’t always stay consistent with it.

Do you actively use notes, and do you think they give a big advantage over time?

Skot_Gy · Mar 28, 2026

I used them a lot previously, now since i play less, i tend to play more casual

Baco · Mar 28, 2026

notes are very imp

machinm19 · Mar 28, 2026

I have a notebook with some notes I make on players when I play live and online. Sometimes it helps but it depends on how predictable the opponent is.

Mazembe · Mar 28, 2026

I usually play small MTTs, I don't make notes because it's usually just the same players (small circle) playing the games, now I've memorized that player A like to bluff in this spots etc

successlaw · Mar 28, 2026

I usually put notes on players and avoid to memorize unusual plays

WladiYoga · Mar 28, 2026

Nesehorn156 said:
When playing online, I’ve seen some players take detailed notes on opponents, while others just rely on general memory and tendencies.

I try to take notes, but I don’t always stay consistent with it.

Do you actively use notes, and do you think they give a big advantage over time?

Hi, I would say, yes, having notes on specific opponents will give you a big advantage, especially when your opponents do not suspect that you or others might have notes of them.
Same thing goes into the backeards direction, people might have notes on you, which is why it is advised to have notes on yourself, and trying to balance your stats out to stay unpredictable and or unreadable.
I personally use GGPokers feature to mark random players in different colours, but there is also an option to save notes on the players.
888Poker has basically same feature with options to matk players as sharks, lions, fish donkeys, which is quiet funny.

steve01991 · Mar 28, 2026

i use notes and memory, but i try not to play emotional poker, makes for bad decisions

bowserdon · Mar 28, 2026

Notes for me, memory no good

Shooter74 · Mar 28, 2026

In this moment: My memory....

DarkSage · Apr 6, 2026

I used to, but since I've realized these games are 200% total rigged garbage I just play whatever card anyway.
The RNG will decide the results kkkkk

Tadi · Apr 6, 2026

I use notes, they help me but in the end you have to be lucky.

rufininha14 · Apr 6, 2026

I usually take notes on the players; it helps a lot, and remembering them all is impossible, so the notes are very helpful.

Jyco · Apr 6, 2026

I use both, since I play on smaller sites where the same players tend to show up regularly.

Happy Bobi · Apr 6, 2026

Nesehorn156 said:
When playing online, I’ve seen some players take detailed notes on opponents, while others just rely on general memory and tendencies.

I try to take notes, but I don’t always stay consistent with it.

Do you actively use notes, and do you think they give a big advantage over time?

Notes are definitely an advantage. Personally, notes have made me a lot of money because they helped me make the right decisions at the right moments in the game.

gravii2011 · Apr 7, 2026

sometimes yes, sometimes no, depending on my mood)

Stringy · Apr 7, 2026

mainly memeory but sometimes I'll assign a colour or emote to a person

theoxy · Apr 7, 2026

Yes i use notes on poker players . Its very nice option and easier to play . Good luck at the poker tables .

dreamer13 · Apr 7, 2026

I remember everything that was said earlier in a single gaming session. This allows me to keep track of details, names, and decisions made without relying on memory.

moraeskvmi · Apr 7, 2026

Absolutely, note that they are very important.

Luvepoker · Apr 7, 2026

I always keeps notes on players. I also date them so i know if they maybe no good as players change over time.

Mantinhoo · Apr 7, 2026

Yes, notes help more than memory.
Even simple notes give you a long-term edge.

Rachidao · Apr 7, 2026

I used to, not anymore, people change so the notes often doesn't matter.

TeUnit · Apr 7, 2026

I use notes and color coding.

I used to use NoteCaddy which automatically took notes on players.

villa1306 · Apr 7, 2026

I don't use any of that stuff, nor do I remember it... many times I try to get to know them at tables, but when I meet them again I have to learn their game all over again 😂

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