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Resteals and defending vs resteals

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FrozenElf
Joined: 06.07.2015

Hey guys, ive been putting some thought into defending vs the resteal in 6 max, i jjst downloaded equilab, im a little rusty playing at the moment, anyways on to my theory, lets say the standard player resteals hands in this range.

Ive chosen a tighter range for the lower stakes id like to discuss about

Ok so lets say the average player resteals this kind of range give or take, now lets see how we can work out our calling range from the BTN or CO as long as were in position, we have extra advantage.

What do you guys think of this, we have 45% equity vs there range and we are in position usually getting pot odds of 2-1, so really even if we are 3bet holding J8s its an easy call, since were going to win 45% of the pot and were presented with 33% calling equity, also we have position, and when the player is even more of a looser aggressive player, its an even easier call, i guess it depends on your post flop play?


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VorpalF2F
Joined: 02.09.2010

This is my "standard" range for resteals.
It has been a long time since I looked at it, and realize I resteal much wider <<this explains my NLHE winrate :coolface:

It looks fairly similar to yours.

the legend is

I generally don't get fancy -- the "split" 4Bets you're supposed to flat the 3Bet[1] with part of your range.
I would flat with "Black" Aces, or for AK if the K was a :spade: or if either card was a :diamond:

I can't remember where these came from, but I'm pretty sure it was a PokerStrategy.com strategy article.

Cheers,
VS

[1] This assumes that you were the one who open-raised.
I tighten up if I'm contemplating cold-calling a 3Bet from someone in earlier position.


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FrozenElf
Joined: 06.07.2015

You know vorpal, I think this topic is far too complex to have a standard range, there are so many factors that can change this, player type, position, how the player is playing in the moment and has he just lost a big pot? This is just a few, I was drunk when I wrote this Haha ✌

Although I have noticed one thing at NL10 and under, there are so many tight passive players, that dont 4bet bluff at all, as a standard, I think even calling/5betting AK QQ is not the best idea, if hes 3/4bet active, then it's an easy call/push, there really isn't a clear cut decision.

Maybe in general, if a player is 3/4betting too much, we should start making these plays, if there not its probably better to give them credit, and fold, instead of putting ourselves in tough spots postflop, especially OOP, theres a lot of BBS at stake, is it worth it?

I'm about to pour a drink and hit the tables haha.


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VorpalF2F
Joined: 02.09.2010

Originally posted by FrozenElf
You know vorpal, I think this topic is far too complex to have a standard range, there are so many factors that can change this, player type, position, how the player is playing in the moment and has he just lost a big pot? This is just a few, I was drunk when I wrote this Haha ✌

Yeah, that is why I put "standard" in quotes -- it just serves as a starting point for a decision, not a prescription to take any particular action.

Cheers,
VS


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