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

[Gilead]

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?

 

[john_entony]

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.

 

[besttest11]

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.

 

[TeUnit]

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.

 

[rei signo]

It works more often at the start of tournaments!

 

[dannystanks]

I use it from the Big Blind. This helps defend against the Button if they they are raising us to often.