Before the flop

Opening, re-raising, defending, and the seats you play them from.

  1. 01How to Use Preflop Charts: Read, Memorise, DrillHow to use preflop charts: how to read the 13×13 grid, memorise a range by shape instead of by list, drill it until it is automatic, and adjust for rake.5 min
  2. 023-Bet or Fold: How Rake Changes Your Preflop RangesWhy rake kills flat-calling before the flop, why 3-bet-or-fold is the stronger structure, and why the small blind is the first seat to make the switch, even at mid to high rake.9 min
  3. 03When to 3-Bet in Poker: Ranges, Sizing and SpotsWhen to 3-bet in cash games: value versus bluff 3-bets, a 3-bet range for every seat, sizing in and out of position, and how to react to a 3-bet.8 min

Reading is the slow half. Zayrion Poker Coach is the other half.