Do you play using the statistics or do you play by feel?

[andron205]

According to calculations, it's best to play in your head

 

[hamon08]

I play based on my knowledge and information that I write down for each player I play with.

 

[mattiebumpo]

I prefer to play by feel and based on my opponents and my recollection of their tendencies.

 

[MF.Brn]

It depends on the tournament I'm playing, the main thing is to play knowing what to do, if you play, enjoy and have fun, but if it's winning, I played everything in favor of the statistics.

 

[dzsire]

As a hobbyist I don't use any stats, but if someone is determined to be a pro, it's inevitable to look at the percentages and build into your game.
I don't think anyone can become a professional without it.

 

[Comboss599]

Statistics are interesting but i use them only as curiosity. I always play by feel.

 

[Mauricio Perrotta]

My game is basically recreational, so investing a lot of time in using statistics and data or programs is not for me. salutes

 

[steve01991]

a little of both i would say, stats are great, but gut feelings are better reading an opponent

 

[successlaw]

I like to play on sites that doesn't allow any kind of external HUDs or so...

 

[julio gonzalez]

Hello I don't use any HUD I just apply some preflop or post-flop tables

 

[istbno]

Utilizing statistics in online poker is immensely important and can significantly enhance a player's game. It provides a quantitative foundation for decision-making, offering insights into opponents' tendencies, your own playstyle, and situational advantages. For example, understanding a player's VPIP (Voluntarily Put $ in Pot) can reveal their general aggressiveness or passivity. Similarly, a high 3-bet stat might indicate a propensity for pre-flop aggression.

 

[Misanthrop]

I try to play GTO, try to get read on my opponents, I try to make the best play, I fail way too often though, unfortunately...

 

[GarotoMaroto]

I have studied a lot,but i play like i believe i should XD premium hands most of it XD
Go for the gold
God bless

 

[TeUnit]

Its much better to have math as a friend than to have math as an enemy.

 

[odonob]

A bit of both. I have learned off the basic odds etc, it does sometimes frame how I play a hand. I usually play abc poker, and play more aggressively late in tournaments.

 

[Kinalha]

I play based on my knowledge and information that I write down for each player I play with.

today in cc game, 50 left you open shove 23 bb from utg+1 with 77 ,4 ppl more chips than you in the table. Obv your ''knowledge'' it's not so big in poker

 

[hamon08]

today in cc game, 50 left you open shove 23 bb from utg+1 with 77 ,4 ppl more chips than you in the table. Obv your ''knowledge'' it's not so big in poker

I don't even remember this hand, but if it was in a forum freeroll, that explains everything. In free tournaments, I play for fun and can significantly expand my opening ranges and can generally go all-in right away, as you said, and whether I win or lose doesn't matter to me either, so if I beat your aces with my sevens, then I'm sorry, it's just a regular freeroll)

 

[sincos]

Statistics help determine the type of opponent...

 

[ChubbySin]

I am Steve McQueen all the way.......you just got to feel in your gut what to do.

Depends if cash game, if tournament, if playing with friends.

 

[MishkaZL]

I am Steve McQueen all the way.......you just got to feel in your gut what to do.

I rely more on my own logic and experience than on my feelings. I'm not used to playing on intuition, I'm used to just calculating my own chances and making decisions based on that calculation.

 

[Alex Sentsov]

I use statistics, sometimes it helps)

 

[R.Melnyk77]

I don't use any analysers or statistical programs, I play based on my own knowledge, experience, and skills, ....... and my notes, which sometimes help me a lot

 

[Phoenix Wright]

I am Steve McQueen all the way.......you just got to feel in your gut what to do.

I play by "feel" but by using statistics as the foundation.

 

[GDKavindu]

On gg poker i look oppeornant satistics to find what kind of player he or she is.
Most of the time that work for me

 

[s0ftdumps]

When it comes to tournaments, I play by feel,
but when it comes to cash games, I always play using statistics that allow me to determine the opponent's range.
But I only use the basic:
VPIP - calling range,
PFR - raise range,
AGG-aggression factor (tells me if i have to increase pot by my self or opponent helps me )
Hands - tells me how many hands entered the statistics, i.e. how accurate they are.

I omit the remaining statistics because to be representative you need to have several thousand hands

Your approach to using statistics in cash games makes a lot of sense, especially with the emphasis on fundamental metrics like VPIP, PFR, AGG, and the number of hands. These give you a solid foundation for understanding your opponents' tendencies.

While it's true that more advanced stats require a larger sample size to be reliable, focusing on the basics can still give you a significant edge without overwhelming yourself with too much data. It's a practical way to blend intuitive play with statistical analysis.