TPMK against the unknown....

juggernaut · #1 10-03-2005, 02:13 AM

I just sat at the table, so UTG is a complete unknown:

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Preflop: Hero is BB with T[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 8[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img].
UTG raises, 2 folds, Hero calls.

Flop: (4.50 SB) T[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img], 4[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], 5[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG bets, Hero...

Got a favorite line here? Do you play it different if you hold KTo?

Xhiggy · #2 10-03-2005, 02:19 AM

my default is to check-raise the flop and lead the turn, as you'll likely be called down by a lot of weaker hands. showing strength at any later points really gives a weaker hand a chance to get away I think. but of course, you can't be playing these situations the same everytime against the more observant opponents.

whodaman · #3 10-03-2005, 02:24 AM

c/r the flop and go from there... and thats how i play kt too

juggernaut · #4 10-03-2005, 02:47 AM

Have you noticed that some of the lagtards will bet through the river with absolutely nothing if you let them keep the initiative? I've gotten in the habit of check-calling against these guys and lately I think that's influenced how I play against unknowns.