K-high on the river; A rare bluff from me

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Villain did 3-bet before the flop. I think that makes him most likly to have AK, AQ the way he has played it. KQ is very likly as well.


By betting often hero loses 1BB to AK & AQ. (they would check behind)

By betting sometimes he wins half the pot, 3.5BB, when KQ folds to his bet.

Looking at this alone I think check-calling is better.


But it is very important that frequently villain will have a lower rank draw. A normal 3-bet does not mean great hand. He needs to check to induce bluffs from these hands.


I think you are right surfbullet that sometimes this is a bad play by villain with a pair. All the more reason to check and hope that he checks behind.


I check-call this.