Quiz of the week: Blindsteals

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Blindsteals

from Unam1337

Today I want to introduce an across-the-board quiz because Trader and I
covered the topic of steals in a coaching session recently. So, for
those who visited the coaching this quiz is a repeat. It should be fine
for those who didn't visit the coaching.

By playing very tight in the beginning of a tournament, we always
assume that we have a tight image. So, while this point isn't mentioned
in the quiz itself, it is important for reaching a decision.

The type of opponent is classified by the description after the stack sizes.

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Solutions

OK,
rather than saying something about every situation, I will say
something in general about each point and present a point distribution
at the end.

Position: The later the better, ideal positions are the CO, BU and the SB.

Own hand: Good hands for stealing are hands with which we'll rarely be
dominated and which provide us with easy decisions on the flop. At the
same time, these hands should also have the ability to hit a flop so
that we can go all-in on the flop. Suited connectors are quite suitable
for stealing.

Stack sizes: We shouldn't be in the push or fold phase. The opponents
behind us should neither be so short that they can easily repush us (15
BB should be seen as a rough border) nor have a large stack so that
they can call us without any trouble.

The opponent: The more passive and careful an opponent, the greater our chance for a successful steal.

Assignment 1

1. Position

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (0 Points)
c. Bad (-1 Points)

2. Own Hand

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (0 Points)
c. Bad (-1 Points)

3. Stack sizes

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (-1 Points)
c. Bad (-1 Points)

4. The opponents

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (1 Points)
c. Bad (-1 Points)

5. Do we steal?

a. Yes (3)
b. No (0)

Assignment 2

1. Position

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (0 Points)
c. Bad (-1 Points)

2. Own hand

a. Good (-1 Points)
b. Indifferent (0 Points)
c. Bad (1 Points)

3. Stack sizes

a. Good (0 Points)
b. Indifferent (1 Points)
c. Bad (0 Points)

4. The opponents

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (1 Points) In this situation, it is difficult to decide which category to assign the fish.
c. Bad (-1 Points)

5. Do we steal?

a. Yes (2 Points)
b. No (1 Points)

Assignment 3

1. Position

a. Good (-1 Points)
b. Indifferent (-1 Points)
c. Bad (1 Points)

2. Own hand

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (0 Points)
c. Bad (-1 Points)

3. Stack sizes

a. Good (1 Points) You shouldn't be too scared of the
supershorty, because as long as the steal works, we only have to invest
20 chips to play for a pot of 170.
b. Indifferent (0 Points)
c. Bad (-1 Points)

4. The opponents

a. Good (0 Points)
b. Indifferent (1 Points)
c. Bad (0 Points)

5. Do we steal?

a. Yes (1 Points) What you decide to do here is a question of your style.
b. No (1 Points)

Assignment 4

1. Position

a. Good (-1 Points)
b. Indifferent (1 Points)
c. Bad (0 Points)

2. Own hand

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (-1 Points)
c. Bad (-1 Points)

3. Stack sizes

a. Good (0 Points)
b. Indifferent (1 Points)
c. Bad (0 Points)

4. The opponents

a. Good (-1 Points)
b. Indifferent (-1 Points)
c. Bad (1 Points)

5. Do we steal?

a. Yes (0 Points)
b. No (1 Points)

Assignment 5

1. Position

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (0 Points)
c. Bad (-1 Points)

2. Own hand

a. Good (0 Points)
b. Indifferent (1 Points)
c. Bad (0 Points)

3. Stack sizes

a. Good (1 Points)
b. Indifferent (-1 Points)
c. Bad ( -1 Points)

4. The opponents

a. Good (0 Points)
b. Indifferent (1 Points)
c. Bad (0 Points)

5. Do we steal?

a. Yes (1 Points)
b. No (0 Points)

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Evaluation

Don't be too depressed. It really was tough, especially with all these negative points.

You've understood the basics, but you have trouble evaluating the different factors independently.

Very nice, you correctly evaluated the situations and you reached the
right decisions. You only just missed the score which you'd need to
receive the prize.

You really deserve this reward: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4o9f3cC7_vM