Sos1l
Rock Star
Silver Level
This is one of my favorite topics, because there is so much psychology involved.
Good reading skills can lead to huge wins and protect you from big losses.
I always try to understand what emotional state my opponent is in when he plays against me.
Which emotion is driving his decisions right now — confidence or fear?
Sometimes a player slowplays, but I can feel the confidence behind it.
Sometimes he is aggressive, but I still see clear signs of fear.
Some players don’t even care about winning — they just came for emotions.
Those players will call your all-in with hands like 66, ATo, J8s, 44, 33, T9s, 78s, KJo, QTo, just because they “feel like it.”
Others lost a big pot and want revenge — so they tighten up and play more seriously.
And some are desperate to win anything, which makes them open or call re-raises with very loose hands.
In online poker, timing, bet sizing, player types, HUD stats, and your own notes help you understand these patterns.
Share your knowledge and experience about reading opponents online —
I will be genuinely grateful for every insight.
Good reading skills can lead to huge wins and protect you from big losses.
I always try to understand what emotional state my opponent is in when he plays against me.
Which emotion is driving his decisions right now — confidence or fear?
Sometimes a player slowplays, but I can feel the confidence behind it.
Sometimes he is aggressive, but I still see clear signs of fear.
Some players don’t even care about winning — they just came for emotions.
Those players will call your all-in with hands like 66, ATo, J8s, 44, 33, T9s, 78s, KJo, QTo, just because they “feel like it.”
Others lost a big pot and want revenge — so they tighten up and play more seriously.
And some are desperate to win anything, which makes them open or call re-raises with very loose hands.
In online poker, timing, bet sizing, player types, HUD stats, and your own notes help you understand these patterns.
Share your knowledge and experience about reading opponents online —
I will be genuinely grateful for every insight.