{"id":2394,"date":"2022-07-15T16:40:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T07:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/?p=2394"},"modified":"2022-07-15T16:40:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T07:40:50","slug":"downsides-of-gto-poker-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/downsides-of-gto-poker-strategy","title":{"rendered":"Downsides of GTO poker strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Despite sounding great in theory, the GTO poker approach has its problems, and it may not be the perfect solution in every single situation.First of all, Texas Hold\u2019em is a very complex game with many unknowns and variables.<br><strong>Here are a couple of limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Game is not entirely solved yet, so you can\u2019t count it as truly \u201cperfect poker,\u201d but it is close to it<\/li><li>It is close to impossible to learn the GTO poker strategy for all situations. There is just too much info to process, so you can never really expect to know what the GTO play is in every spot.<\/li><li>The third issue with Game Theory Optimal is that its effectiveness diminishes significantly in multi-way pots. Decisions made by a third player can cause you to lose money while playing \u201cperfect poker.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this isn\u2019t to say you don\u2019t need GTO poker in your life. On the contrary, you can deepen your knowledge by learning and understanding the basic principles of this strategy, but you also need to understand the limitations of this approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, instead of trying to learn GTO poker strategy in every situation, you can learn how to play different combinations on different boards and stay ahead of most players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn the right poker: where to start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know anything about the best game theory games, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xyp7.com\" title=\"\uce74\uc9c0\ub178\uc0ac\uc774\ud2b8 \ucd94\ucc9c\">\uce74\uc9c0\ub178\uc0ac\uc774\ud2b8 \ucd94\ucc9c<\/a><\/strong> you&#8217;ll probably have the idea that it&#8217;s hard to learn. To be honest, this is not easy. It isn\u2019t something you can pick up along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only way to master the GTO poker strategy is to devote your efforts and spend quite a bit of time studying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that doesn\u2019t scare you and you\u2019re determined to give it a go, there are a few software solutions that can be very helpful in understanding this concept and implementing it in your games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple GTO Poker Trainer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to GTO poker, I\u2019d suggest you start your learning curve with Simple GTO Trainer.<br>This software lets you play against AI (artificial intelligence) GTO opponent and see how much you deviate from the perfect poker strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This APP is very easy to use and can help you understand the actual GTO poker implementation in various situations and quickly advance your play. With plenty of graphs, range examples, and detailed analyzes, it is bound to help you improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poker Snowie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a \u201clightweight\u201d piece of software (at least when compared with the rest) that can still give you a very good understanding of GTO.<br>One of the biggest downsides to Poker Snowie is that it isn\u2019t as detailed or in-depth as other GTO solvers. While this may be of importance to someone trying to beat the best players on the planet, it doesn\u2019t make that much of a difference in most regular live or online games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggestions and solutions for different spots are very close to perfect poker strategy, and that\u2019s all you need if you\u2019re just getting started.<br>The added benefit of this lighter approach is that Snowie calculations are virtually instant. You won\u2019t have to sit around and wait for complex reports, which can take a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PioSolver<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get the grasp of the GTO strategy <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mgn78.com\/\" title=\"\uce74\uc9c0\ub178\uc0ac\uc774\ud2b8 \uc8fc\uc18c\">\uce74\uc9c0\ub178\uc0ac\uc774\ud2b8 \uc8fc\uc18c<\/a><\/strong> and perhaps want to move on to more complex stuff, PioSolver is the number one software you can get your hands on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the poker software used by most high-level pros and is capable of producing detailed, highly accurate analyses for most spots you can think of. It will cost you a few hundred dollars, but if you are determined to learn GTOpoker, this is the best way to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The user interface is not very intuitive, but you can learn how to get rid of it. However, if you want to get the most out of this program, you need to lay a very solid foundation before trying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn to exploit others<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone makes mistakes, and if you notice them, the best solution is to use this information and press hard on their mistakes. This is why the GTO poker strategy is not always the best option. This is the turn of the exploit strategy. Over time, you will have to learn how to avoid GTO poker and exploit other players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to do this is to get your opponent&#8217;s stats. A good poker HUD is very useful when used effectively. Make sure you have tracking software and other poker tools to help you, as this can be a decisive factor in making you a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To take one more step forward in learning how to exploit other players, I highly recommend reading my article about poker statistics and learning, which are the most important ones you should target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see someone folding too much to 3-bets, you add more bluffs in your range<br>If your opponent is calling way too light on the flop, you add more medium-strength hands to your value betting range and do not bluff so much.<br>If you find a player who is folding a lot on the river, but bets if you check to him \u2013 you bet your bluffs and check strong hands to get more value. You get the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you do not have an option of using HUD, i.e., if you are playing live or on anonymous tables, you have another weapon \u2013 population tendencies. This is a very underrated topic and, frankly, you can build an overall strategy based on it. This trend will depend on the poker room you play in and the other stakes. So don&#8217;t blindly follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to learn how to analyze your database to get more accurate information. Of course, you should always observe your opponent. Whether live or online, this allows you to quickly find and put pressure on mistakes in your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whenever you have enough information, feel free to adopt it. But to do that, you must first understand the GTO approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GTO Poker vs. Exploit Play: Neither is good<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, it is impossible to fully play the GTO poker strategy, but it can come very close.<br>However, you should keep in mind <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/%eb%9d%bc%ec%9d%b4%eb%b8%8c%ec%b9%b4%ec%a7%80%eb%85%b8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\uc548\uc804\ud55c\uce74\uc9c0\ub178\uc0ac\uc774\ud2b8\">\uc548\uc804\ud55c\uce74\uc9c0\ub178\uc0ac\uc774\ud2b8<\/a><\/strong> that your opponent will not implement your GTO strategy, and you should do everything you can to find your opponent&#8217;s mistakes. Focus on exploiting them once you find them wrong. This will surely increase your win percentage. I can&#8217;t choose what&#8217;s best. As I explained, they serve different purposes, and learning GTO poker strategy and mining strategy will give you an edge over your competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GTO&#8217;s poker strategy is superior to commoners and strangers, while exploitation play will help you maximize your win rate if you know how to use it against weaker players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you can use both strategies at the same time. At the same table, you can use GTO poker strategy against one player and play exploitatively against another opponent. That&#8217;s exactly what you need to do to be a solid winner, and joining one of the training sites will speed up the process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is no perfect poker strategy<br><\/strong>You have to use GTO game as starting strategy. Then you have to adapt to different opponents.<br>The GTO poker approach is great for strangers and solid players<br>Deviating from this, you can get additional benefits if you notice some mistakes<br>You don&#8217;t have to choose between GTO and exploitation, you have to understand both strategies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite sounding great in theory, the GTO poker approach has its problems, and it may not be the perfect solution<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":2395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-5","category-7"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2394"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2394"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2394\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2396,"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2394\/revisions\/2396"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fetu000.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}