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Old 10-19-2005, 02:56 AM
SumZero SumZero is offline
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Default Re: Hellmuth\'s AK hand

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what does everyone think of his "check in the dark" was a deliberate strategy to play "small ball" on day 1?

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I've occasionally used the check in the dark strategy against weaker players when I'm OOP. I think it allows you to neutralize some part of the penalty for being OOP and often does lead to more cautious and passive play by the weaker players.
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