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Strategy: SNG: Sit and Go Tournaments

River Play - Basic Concepts

by Unam

Introduction

In this article

What possibilities you have on the river
How valuable your hand is
What role your position plays

To reach the showdown of a hand, you have to battle your way through four streets of play – all of which have their own dynamics and problematic aspects. Among these four streets, the river stands out as being especially tough to play.

This article discusses the particularities of river play and what specifics one should pay attention to. The next article then contains various examples of different spots and opponents that are analysed with special attention given to position.

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Comments (5)

#1 monkey0nfire, 23 Jun 09 02:39

This is a great set of notes about overall sng play.
As well as very well worded and really easy to understand clearly. thanks Unam!

#2 Koshburger, 10 Feb 10 02:21

#3 thebatsman, 21 Mar 11 00:09

So much to think about, very well writen

#4 rvelarde, 23 Jul 11 14:29

are all ins on river wen bets were small on the previous streets a bluff?

#5 Unam, 27 Jul 11 10:50

@rvelarde
Depends on way to much, what does he think you have, what does he think you will fold, what does he think his hand is "worth", etc.
In general these huge bets aren't bluffs, but it could be a hand that we wouldn't value push hence not only the nuts are pushing.

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Strategy Sections

Article Contents

Introduction
Which problems do you face on the river?
What do you want to achieve on the river?
You are in position
You are out of position
Conclusion

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