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Strategy: No-Limit Big Stack Strategy

Check behind for value

by MiiWiin

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The check behind is a play in No-Limit Hold'em that is often underestimated. It is usually seen as a sign of weakness or a fold. From time to time people might think it is a type of slowplay, but that's the end of it.

There are a lot of reasons for taking a closer look at the check behind. It's important to consider when, why and against who you should use it.

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Comments (4)

#1 gedwashere91, 16 Apr 10 12:44

I like slowplaying my monsters occasionally to induce a bluff. At micro limits it works all the time :D

#2 DeMarcohsp, 18 Aug 10 18:38

Very nice article

#3 Nikolivic, 11 Aug 11 18:36

Very good article, emphises on thinking through the decisions is important

#4 joeldowey123, 11 Sep 11 14:07

agree with #3

great article!


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Strategy Sections

Article Contents

    • Introduction
    • Check behind: when is it done in the game?
    • Check behind: why?
    • Check behind and the four playing principles
    • Turn play: check behind to induce a bluff or bet/fold for a free showdown?
    • Transferring the principles of turn play to flop play
    • Balancing or playing for value?
    • The continuation bet
    • Examples of the opponent's light value bets
    • Types of opponent
    • Boards
    • 3bet pots
    • Multiway pots
    • Check behind on the flop/Raise on the turn as a bluff
    • Summary
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