How are you going to deal with tougher games in the future?

[rwanger]

I've been telling people that the games are getting harder, and they do seem to. But, when I look at my stats, you wouldn't know it. I seem to be doing as well, if not better than before, despite feeling like the games are harder.

I don't know why this is. I'm definately a better player, but I doubt that my own improvement is outstripping that of my opponents. I've been moving up in limits slowly, and now I have to think more and make more sophisticated moves to come away a winner.

Do you think it's possible that your EV against "decent" opponents could be greater than you EV against "below average" players...especially in NL?

Truly terrible players aside, I feel like I can put decent thinking opponents on hands more reliably, and thus, make better decisions against them. Plus in some cases, they might be MORE willing to make "huge calls" and try to bluff you when you actually have the goods.

And like it was mentioned above, this might mean playing a slightly looser brand of poker...

[raze]

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Do you think it's possible that your EV against "decent" opponents could be greater than you EV against "below average" players...especially in NL?


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I think this is not only possible but probable. The way I see it, you need to adjust your style to account for every single player type. For example, I seem to be doing better against TAG's than LAG's because 1. Im a TAG and thus understand the mindset and 2. I cant seem to bring myself to call down w Ace-high or bottom pair vs. a LAG. Should you make the most money off the worst players? Yes, as long as you know how to approach and exploit each player type.

Derb it up and smoke the rag-tag-tags