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The groups of Sklansky starting hands
Which criterion did Sklansky use when dividing starting hands in groups? Computer generated starting hands seems to show a subjective grouping by Sklansky, doesn't it?
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Mathematical Derivation of the Chen Formula
I was wondering if anyone knew how the Chen formula was mathematically derived and moreover what it is exactly that it is calculating?
I always find it very strange that it gives +2 for suited hands ...
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What do you do when you get junk in draw poker?
In draw poker, you swap cards with the deck in order to build your hand. Now obviously, if you've got a pair or the beginnings of a flush, you'll keep those cards. Speaking as a complete poker novice, ...
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Easy to memorize starting hand strategy
I am not too good at memorizing stuff. Is there any starting hand set of rules or chart that is easy to remember?
A little bit of context:
No Limit Hold'em
the number of players is not really a ...
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Thoughts on Chen's formula
These days I came across this post describing the Chen's formula.
The Chen formula is a system for scoring different starting hands in Texas Hold'em. It was created by Bill Chen for use in the ...
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Micro Stakes, playing Big Aces pre-flop against multiple very loose opponents
I'm kinda new to poker online so i'm sorry if my question is kinda silly.
I decided to start building my bank-roll by start playing from micro-stakes, where i'm more comfortable in having some losing ...
