Pure Heads Up Poker-The Sweet Science

[citanul]

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The beauty of HU games is the low variance.

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I hate to break it to you but you're wrong. Do you see why?

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you have 0 of 1 do you see why posts remaining.

c

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The beauty of HU games is the low variance.

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I hate to break it to you but you're wrong. Do you see why?

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you have 0 of 1 do you see why posts remaining.

c

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Sorry, sir

[TheNoodleMan]

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The beauty of HU games is the low variance.

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I hate to break it to you but you're wrong. Do you see why?

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you have 0 of 1 do you see why posts remaining.

c

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Sorry, sir

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Don't feel too bad, I wasted mine too.
Citanul was much harsher back then, but it was good for me.

[Jbrochu]

I think this is a good summary. I slightly disagree with a couple of points.



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6. Do not waste good hands. There is no need to get aggressive preflop with a hand like AA, KK, QQ if your opponent may not call. See a flop and let him commit.


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This depends entirely on your style. If you're very aggressive with non-premium hands you need to continue the aggresssion with premium hands. Otherwise, you become an open book to your opponent.

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5. Do not call raises, even mini-raises, unless you are ready to make a move at the pot if the situation affords it. A good player (Irie, ZeeJustin, et. al) will exploit this quickly. You are better off reraising preflop than just calling. Its hard to hit a flop and you are taking this burden if you call preflop with a marginal hand. Put the burden of hitting back on your opponent, especially if he is the aggressor.


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Deep stacked, I call or raise almost every mini-raise otherwise you will get pushed around.

[Mr_J]

Wouldn't mind seeing some figures if you're fine with that, eg

- ballpark roi
- average length of sng
- stakes
- sample

HU is something that has interested me for awhile, and it's just the insecurity of income that has stopped me from having a serious go.

Also, do you find other serious HU players?? If so, how do you avoid them? Sit 2nd and just put up with missing seats?

[kitaristi0]

Great post. However, you should add:

1. Position is everything.

[Indiana]

Position is very important, especially because you have control in building pots when you have position.

Thanks,

Indy

[Indiana]

I've learned a lot from these forums. I don't mind sharing what I have learned.

Indy