Check raise or just raise. HU

davidhoyle107 · Jul 4, 2017

This is for heads up poker. I've noticed how valuable a check raise is lately. It's a good way to call out a bluffy opponent. Sadly, so are open raises. Both draw fold equity. In what situations should I check raise vs just raise. This is less in relation to value, and more calling bluffs postflop.

Acesinthebig · Jul 5, 2017

I like check raising on paired boards, this looks strong and if they don't have trips they will fold.

jastagg042286 · Jul 5, 2017

Just raise thats good enough

widron2s · Jul 5, 2017

In HU always check raise more than you would open raising. In these situations, check raising will always look weaker which can increase your bluffs rather than open raising and him being a calling station.

jastagg042286 · Jul 5, 2017

This is true too

MON13TER · Jul 14, 2017

you PRO HEAD UP

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charlie2013 · Jul 18, 2017

If he has a a stack bigger than yours, I think you can try a blef
even if you are in bad situation because he s gonna be afraid to
see his stack disapear. Or If I think my cards are better than hin, I raise
till he give up.

Rational Madman · Jul 18, 2017

check raising should be done when the opponent reads you as loose.

Never ever try this when you are read as tight because the opponent will never fall for it and is only going to call you with nuts.

charlie2013 · Jul 19, 2017

I just check-raise only if I have at least
a good game in the flop
wondering that my oponent thinks that
I have the best hand on the table...

Rational Madman · Jul 19, 2017

You are right about one thing though, CR is very powerful headsup if your opponent is becoming LAG-sided.

pietpikel · Jul 20, 2017

davidhoyle107 said:
This is for heads up poker. I've noticed how valuable a check raise is lately. It's a good way to call out a bluffy opponent. Sadly, so are open raises. Both draw fold equity. In what situations should I check raise vs just raise. This is less in relation to value, and more calling bluffs postflop.

I think the problem with the check raise here, is that you give a free card, if your opponent decides to check after you. I don't like giving too many free cards, because stuff happens.

If you flop a monster and your opponent also flops 2nd best monster the chck raise does not help you so much.

scenario 1)You check ,they raise, you over the top and they possibly fold.
scenario 2)You bet, they flat call, you shove the turn they call
scenario 3) You bet, they go over the top , you insta call.

In my opinion 2 and 3 are better options than #1.

vse i sra3y · Jul 20, 2017

I really like to use check-raisе against aggressive players.

Masi2197 · Jul 20, 2017

If you have three times the amount of your opponent, lifting most of the time may result, since the villain would not risk even on many occasions due to his fear of leaving.

Djmickre · Jul 20, 2017

Check raising should be done when the opponent reads you as loose.

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