Defending in Poker
In his chapter entitled “The Art of Defense“, Dan Harrington provides some rules of thumb with regard to defending against certain player types. The chapter isn’t extensive, but it really shouldn’t be; in considering defense tactics, the psychology of the moment is at least as important as the cards being held.
For conservative players, Harrington just [...]
Early Position Play in Low-Limit Texas Hold ‘em
Short answer: Play tight.
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Ok, with no raise in front of you, big Aces and big pairs can be raised. Middle pairs and painted one and two gappers can be called, but must be played very carefully after the flop. If you’re a beginner, fold them. So much of the play associated with these [...]
Basic Considerations in Hold ‘em Tournaments
Without a doubt, the best and easiest text to read on tournament play is Dan Harrington’s Harrington on Hold ‘em Expert Strategy for No Limit Tournaments, Vol. 1: Strategic Play. In this book, Harrington lays out how to “think” during a tournament - understanding that your strategy is constantly changing as elements around you change. [...]