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Chapter 1: Introduction

• Start of the Year Events

  • Welcoming everyone to the first live session of the year, discussing a quiz.

  • Promises of theoretical learning after some humor.

• Preflop Strategies - Open Raising

  • Basic premise: aim to open raise in poker.

  • Limping mentioned as extreme cases, mainly in tournaments.

  • Emphasis on raising powerful hands preflop.

• Sizing based on Tournament Stage

  • Early stages: make larger raises (e.g., 2.5x).

  • Mid-game: reduce to smaller raises (e.g., 2x).

  • Importance of adjusting based on stack depth (50BB vs. 100BB).

• Open Raise Ranges and Pre-flop Play

  • Introduction to specific ranges for various positions (Low Jack, High Jack, Cut Off, Button).

  • Importance of studying and adapting ranges based on game position and stack.

  • Emphasis on raising with tighter ranges when increasing the bet size.

Chapter 2: Open Raise Ranges

• Understanding Ranges

  • The average open raise percentage varies with position and stack size.

  • Importance of memorizing ranges in a simplified format.

  • Discussion on open raise percentage and adjustments based on stack depth:

    • 75BB: Approximately 21.9% open.

    • 50BB: Approximately 22.8% open.

    • 30BB: Increases slightly.

• Practical Ranges by Position

  • Low Jack, High Jack, and Button ranges articulated and should be understood like:

    • Early game uses tighter ranges.

    • Adjust according to the player profile and table dynamics.

Chapter 3: Playing Styles - Polarized vs Merged

• Polarized vs. Merged Three-Bets

  • Definition of polarized hands (strong/weak) versus merged (strong/middle hands).

  • Examples:

    • In polarized situations: Three-betting with high-value hands and selective weak hands.

    • In merged: Including more middle strength hands.

• Situational Awareness

  • Three-betting effectively depends on table dynamics and player profiles.

  • Importance of knowing when to be aggressive or conservative with betting styles.

Chapter 4: Principles of Three-Betting

• Regular Three-Betting Sizes

  • Early tournament: typically raise 3.5x in-position and 4x out-of-position.

  • Mid-game adjustments decrease sizes to 3x.

  • Importance of adjusting based on opponent's tendencies and stack sizes.

• Adjustments for Less Than 30BB

  • Warning about committing too deeply when squeezing under 30BB.

  • Caution on using hands with limited playability unless confident of the table dynamics.

Chapter 5: Sizing and Squeeze Strategies

• Squeezing Overview

  • Definition and situations where squeezing is effective.

  • Importance of compelling hands with blockages in opponents' ranges.

• Recommended Strategies for Squeeze

  • Use of suited broadway hands and strong offsuit hands for squeezing.

  • Keeping track of your stack size and adjusting your approach.

Chapter 6: Practical Application in Ranges

• Constructing Three-Bet Ranges

  • Teaching practical applications of three-bet ranges across various situations (high jack, cut-off, button).

  • Calculation of specific bluffs and values in these ranges.

• Flexibility in Execution

  • Adapting the proposed theoretical frameworks to actual player styles at the table.

  • Assessing opponent tendencies daily rather than strict adherence to GTO.

Chapter 7: Conclusion

• Summary of Key Takeaways

  • Always prioritize raising over limping.

  • Adjust open ranges based on tournament phases and stack sizes.

  • Understanding the importance of player profiles and dynamics relative to betting sizes.

  • Reminder about studying and adapting open and three-bet ranges actively to enhance play efficiency.