Does check raise have any value in micro?

#1 22nd October 2010, 9:37 PM

Again, the title says it all. Sorry for multiple posting, just figure those are two different issues.

#2 22nd October 2010, 10:18 PM

Yes, I play 10nl and have recently started using it and find it quite sexy.

#3 23rd October 2010, 12:46 AM

I think that it works better in a micro situation than in the higher limit games.Most player with experience will have a red flag pop up in their head when a player who raised checks to them after the flop.Same thing goes for a player who limped in early position and is now checking at a board that has alot of texture to it.Keep em guessing!

#4 23rd October 2010, 12:54 AM

Its not only sexy to check raise its sexy nasty. It shows u have some skill by doing the check raise. Allows you to make more money agaisnt aggressive players. Very useful.

#5 23rd October 2010, 1:01 AM

Situations where we should c-r as bluffs:

1. OOP on dry flops (like T42r) vs. PFR who c-bets too much with any hand that has something like 20% equity vs. his continuing range (overcards, BD FD, gutshots, etc.).
2. on the Turn with backdoor flush/combo draws when either a scare card hits or against a decent player who understands what the turn C-R represents.

Also I'm starting to like the idea of check-raising as PFR vs. people who float too much or robotically bet when checked to. Also, check-raise KK+ in 3-bet pots from the blinds.

#6 23rd October 2010, 1:06 AM

I am not comfortable enough with it to do it as a bluff, but very good food for thought.

#7 23rd October 2010, 1:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PooffyFooffy

I am not comfortable enough with it to do it as a bluff, but very good food for thought.

The idea is to do this against weak ranges (i.e. loose button raiser) when they likely cannot have top pair + or a draw strong enough to continue very often.

When they do continue (and not 3-bet flop) they will likely have weak 1-pair holdings (i.e. 77-99, JT on T42 flop) that we have at least 6 outs to beat.

#8 23rd October 2010, 2:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baudib1

The idea is to do this against weak ranges (i.e. loose button raiser) when they likely cannot have top pair + or a draw strong enough to continue very often.

When they do continue (and not 3-bet flop) they will likely have weak 1-pair holdings (i.e. 77-99, JT on T42 flop) that we have at least 6 outs to beat.

oh, good point, it would be when you know they are c betting because they are following through on a whiffed flop. right?

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