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Strategy: No-Limit Big Stack Strategy

Bluffs (1) - Preflop

by MiiWiin

Introduction

In this article

Bluffing basics
Different preflop bluffs
Important factors

Bluffs are an important tool for survival in the poker world. Along with value bets and protection bets, they are one of the most important moves in the repertoire of a poker player. They are used for plays with a positive expected value and for balancing.

The article illustrates several situations for which you should try to figure out if a preflop bluff would make sense and how likely it would be successful. This will enable you to analyse such spots more thoroughly in your own game and exploit potential spots in the future.

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Comments (5)

#1 LemOn36, 09 Jan 11 15:55

Very solid article, thank you

#2 naudanauda, 19 Aug 11 22:13

seems to me like "Deutsche sprechen" guys have quite a bit advantage due to "card removal effect article" :) And seems to me that I would like to see in Your office an English interpreter :P

#3 David, 22 Aug 11 08:22

@2: This article is meanwhile also available in english, Ive updated the link :)

#4 Tosh5457, 24 Sep 11 11:03

Nice article

#5 hardo, 04 Dec 11 23:40

Thank you!

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Article Contents

Introduction
Bluffing basics
Types of preflop bluffs
Summary

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