akmost
Rising Star
Loyaler
I don't think there is a formula I can give you in order to successfully steal your opponent's blinds.Surely it is a vital play you should incorporate in your game if you want to enjoy some deep runs and maintain a relatively healthy stack!
Some things you should take into consideration before try stealing are down below:
-your late position image , how tight or aggressive your opponets think you are
-your opponents blinds , you don't want try stealing with a marginal hand of yours from an opponent who has a shovable stack (a stack which cannot 3bet with, so his only +EV move is the all in)
-how passive / tight are the players on the blind
-later positions are the perfect for widening up a little bit your range because you will have position against any defender from the blinds!
-stage of the tournament , some opponents tighten extremely near bubble , this is the time you should exploit that but ok not in every orbit!
If you keep open raising from LP in every orbit then a good opponent will fight back , so try to keep everything balanced.
Some things you should take into consideration before try stealing are down below:
-your late position image , how tight or aggressive your opponets think you are
-your opponents blinds , you don't want try stealing with a marginal hand of yours from an opponent who has a shovable stack (a stack which cannot 3bet with, so his only +EV move is the all in)
-how passive / tight are the players on the blind
-later positions are the perfect for widening up a little bit your range because you will have position against any defender from the blinds!
-stage of the tournament , some opponents tighten extremely near bubble , this is the time you should exploit that but ok not in every orbit!
If you keep open raising from LP in every orbit then a good opponent will fight back , so try to keep everything balanced.
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rafffinamore
Rock Star
Silver Level
neverbluff
Rock Star
Silver Level
I wouldn't bet the same size on every flop when you are stealing the blinds. After they call, you should play it like a normal hand, unless you know they are going to fold to a Cbet very often. Even then, you should be cautious because you'll end up checking back the turn, and folding the river to a stab a lot of the time if they call.
Your sizing preflop is really dependent on how your opponent is going to react. You want to bet the smallest amount possible that will still get him to fold too often. That could be 2BB. That could be 5BB. These kinds of spots you learn by being able to recognize what type of players are in the blinds, and then exploiting them.
Your sizing preflop is really dependent on how your opponent is going to react. You want to bet the smallest amount possible that will still get him to fold too often. That could be 2BB. That could be 5BB. These kinds of spots you learn by being able to recognize what type of players are in the blinds, and then exploiting them.
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Agusamc
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I do the same. If you are playing freerols, when the number of players left is close to the number they get the prize, almost always if you raise your bet to someone who has less chips than you, he/she fold. Try to do it when you have a "semi good" hand, because if the player have a really good hand he will go all in
akmost
Rising Star
Loyaler
Lena M
Legend
Loyaler
Hello.
In my opinion, it is more important to try to play with strong cards and use your position at the table. If you are sufficiently disciplined, in the future, you will be able to receive a stable income from the game.
In my opinion, it is more important to try to play with strong cards and use your position at the table. If you are sufficiently disciplined, in the future, you will be able to receive a stable income from the game.