This is for heads up poker. I've noticed how valuable a check raise is lately. It's a good way to call out a bluffy opponent. Sadly, so are open raises. Both draw fold equity. In what situations should I check raise vs just raise. This is less in relation to value, and more calling bluffs postflop.
I think the problem with the check raise here, is that you give a free card, if your opponent decides to check after you. I don't like giving too many free cards, because stuff happens.
If you flop a monster and your opponent also flops 2nd best monster the chck raise does not help you so much.
scenario 1)You check ,they raise, you over the top and they possibly fold.
scenario 2)You bet, they flat call, you shove the turn they call
scenario 3) You bet, they go over the top , you insta call.
In my opinion 2 and 3 are better options than #1.