Short-Handed NL Hold'em

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Sticky: Some thoughts on posting HU hand histories Poker is a very interesting game where many different styles of play can result in a significant edge on your opponents. HU is especially cool... Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 08-12-2008 05:13 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 38,700	Last Post By adilmalik View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-01-2014 02:28 AM
Sticky: READ BEFORE POSTING: Short-Handed NL Hold-em Forum General Guidelines This forum is for all material that relates to (online) short handed no limit hold'em strategy between $50nl and $600nl. ... Started by pocketfours, 03-25-2011 02:59 AM	Replies: 0 Views: 31,240	Last Post By pocketfours View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-25-2011 02:59 AM
Sticky: SHNL & HU Digest Here are links to the most helpful and popular articles written by our own forum members for players of short-handed NL hold'em. Articles ISF... Started by Xianti, 08-29-2007 07:44 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 32,391	Last Post By meeloche View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 08-30-2010 01:09 AM
Does this seem like a simple spot? POKERSTARS GAME #15841441949: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($0.05/$0.10) - 2008/03/08 - 20:26:07 (ET) Table 'Sagitta V' 6-max Seat #6 is the button Seat 1:... Started by piitb, 03-08-2008 09:37 PM	Replies: 3 Views: 697	Last Post By Galapogos View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-09-2008 12:39 AM
Snap call? I am stressball. Villain hasn't been getting out of line, seems to be a fairly standard/bad short stack. Full Tilt Poker Game #5549788844: Table... Started by dalecooper, 03-08-2008 10:24 AM	Replies: 12 Views: 3,576	Last Post By Roel View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-08-2008 09:59 PM
Insane river spot against Redargoe 2/4 deep Villain is redargoe, a very ill regular running at 22/19. We don't tangle much and I can't think of any non-standard spots we've been involved in. He... Started by Deanglow, 03-04-2008 09:31 PM	Replies: 58 Views: 4,102	Last Post By Marshall28 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-08-2008 04:36 PM
What the hell? I am stressball. Villain in this hand seems to be a bad player - clearly very loose pre-flop, which is just one of his obvious sins. I've been... Started by dalecooper, 03-08-2008 10:06 AM	Replies: 5 Views: 764	Last Post By JL View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-08-2008 04:27 PM
fold river with low flush? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) UTG ($141.75) MP... Started by mixchange, 03-07-2008 05:37 AM	Replies: 9 Views: 922	Last Post By mixchange View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-08-2008 04:12 PM
Buying in short at a higher level... Yay or nay? I did this last night at 50NL just for a laugh / change of pace. I can see pro's and con's but wondered what the consensus was, so... Started by kevster, 03-08-2008 09:57 AM	Replies: 5 Views: 747	Last Post By DBL0SVN View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-08-2008 12:47 PM
AA 200bb deep So I was 15-18 tabling 50nl for like 5 hours today, and had a real tough spot w/ AA. I was trying to leave tables as soon as I doubled up so as not... Started by Marshall28, 03-07-2008 11:12 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 772	Last Post By griffey24 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-08-2008 12:23 PM
50nl limped pot strange turn decision Okay so like, because it's a limped pot I'm not exactly sure if I'm ever getting called when I'm ahead. But flatting the turn seemed to me like I... Started by Marshall28, 03-07-2008 04:13 PM	Replies: 11 Views: 763	Last Post By nutsinho View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-08-2008 10:49 AM
AKs 180bb deep villain is just a tag reg, 20/18/3.5 but with no specific reads. i just dont know what the best line to take here cause i suck at playing deep. ... Started by will641, 03-08-2008 02:31 AM	Replies: 2 Views: 639	Last Post By nutsinho View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-08-2008 10:30 AM
A few hands Alright...tell me how much I suck at poker... Hand 1: $0.25/$0.5 No Limit Holdem 6 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: UTG ($9.50)... Started by R3537, 03-08-2008 01:03 AM	Replies: 3 Views: 611	Last Post By nutsinho View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-08-2008 03:37 AM
Completed first "operation" This is the only forum section I have posted in so I thought I'd put this here: Now to ruin 25NL - or something like that. Tried a couple of... Started by sil693, 03-07-2008 10:51 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 644	Last Post By Galapogos View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 11:54 PM
Obvious set mine...but can we fold AA here? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) BB ($96) UTG ($135.75)... Started by mixchange, 03-06-2008 07:11 PM	Replies: 17 Views: 1,017	Last Post By meeloche View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 10:13 PM
Raised at the river and he should only have one better hand Villain is 24/10/1.7 I don't have any recollection of him getting out of hand. Is this river an easy call? He thought for a bit before making the... Started by Galapogos, 03-03-2008 06:25 PM	Replies: 11 Views: 991	Last Post By Galapogos View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 07:37 PM
2ndPair w TK and Nut FD - Standard call or not? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (5 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver Cards) Hero ($10)... Started by sil693, 03-07-2008 05:02 PM	Replies: 3 Views: 623	Last Post By mixchange View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 06:48 PM
Terminology Definition To say a stack is "Polarized" means: I think it means all in or Fold, and nothing between. Started by Ragnar4, 03-06-2008 07:42 PM	Replies: 3 Views: 677	Last Post By Marshall28 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 04:16 PM
Experienced Deepstacked Live Players... I have a few questions for you guys. Apparently there are some really soft 2/5 and 5/10 uncapped games up in northern California. My buddy (who... Started by Marshall28, 02-23-2008 05:09 PM	Replies: 16 Views: 1,660	Last Post By JonnyCosMo View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 04:01 PM
double barrel turned to TPTK villain here is kind of a crappy reg that calls too much 25/16/3. i suspect hes floating flop a lot. the river here is very tricky, and i think you... Started by will641, 03-06-2008 07:44 PM	Replies: 18 Views: 1,639	Last Post By piitb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 03:53 PM
Good squeeze? POKERSTARS GAME #15806189035: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($0.05/$0.10) - 2008/03/07 - 13:22:02 (ET) Table 'Ludovica III' 6-max Seat #2 is the button Seat 1:... Started by piitb, 03-07-2008 03:16 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 578	Last Post By Ash256 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 03:26 PM
Auto fold? Villan is 52/30 over small 20 hand sample. This is an auto fold or is a call that bad? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed)... Started by jasons0147, 03-06-2008 10:39 AM	Replies: 20 Views: 1,094	Last Post By bode View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 07:43 AM
.5o/$1nl results for 2-28-08 to 3-06-08 Winners results for the week of 2-28-08 at 11 AM central to 3-06-08 7:00 PM Missed some tracking 2-28-08 from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 2-29-08 from... Started by storman99, 03-06-2008 10:15 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 645	Last Post By EzDuzIt View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-07-2008 01:05 AM
KQ UTG 3-way pot Opps were both passive, UTG+1 tightish, BB is loose. $0.25/$0.5 No Limit Holdem 6 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: Hero ... Started by eugmac, 03-06-2008 03:46 PM	Replies: 13 Views: 906	Last Post By bode View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 07:41 PM
TPTK, 3bet bVb facing flop shove PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) CO ($35.10) Button... Started by mixchange, 03-05-2008 09:22 PM	Replies: 19 Views: 833	Last Post By Lukie View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 03:43 PM
Full Tilt low stakes 6max Hey guys - I've been away from cash game poker for a while. Since getting back online I've been mostly playing SnGs to ease myself back into poker,... Started by dalecooper, 03-06-2008 10:57 AM	Replies: 6 Views: 1,230	Last Post By Galapogos View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 02:03 PM
400NL KK, flop raised by villain... Stakes Q's PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $4 BB (5 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) SB ($166) BB ($100.35)... Started by mixchange, 03-03-2008 07:48 PM	Replies: 23 Views: 1,037	Last Post By Numbr2intheWorld View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 01:48 PM
borderline spew in 3 bet pot Villain is unknown neither of us have been at this table long. Pretty borderline I think, thoughts? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5... Started by meeloche, 03-06-2008 01:35 AM	Replies: 5 Views: 802	Last Post By bode View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 07:53 AM
Fold tptk in a 4 bet pot? I know i'm even lol but seriously? Villain is 11 tabling running 22/16/5. I guess he's a reg but this is the first time I've played with him. I'm running pretty laggy and my image... Started by meeloche, 03-04-2008 12:46 AM	Replies: 19 Views: 984	Last Post By mixchange View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 06:27 AM
100NL - Float in 3bet pot I'm at school right now, so the details of this hand might be a little off. Villain in the hand is a 19/17/4 Tagg. I've been decently active... Started by BigLRIP, 03-05-2008 06:29 PM	Replies: 12 Views: 1,149	Last Post By BigLRIP View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 05:34 AM
This line screams 2p+ to me PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) MP ($89.05) Button... Started by mixchange, 03-05-2008 10:40 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 652	Last Post By sauce123 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 01:54 AM
Shove this? Villain is 35/2 I think I'm beat here a majority of the time but does the flush draw make it worth a shove? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25... Started by stenz, 03-05-2008 11:29 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 586	Last Post By meeloche View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 01:44 AM
Would you like to transfer? Absolute=Party Would anyone help me and transfer some money with me? Im thinking about the range 1k-2k. Its up to you. I will transfer to you on absolute and you... Started by ZwiFT, 03-05-2008 08:48 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 594	Last Post By trump View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 12:52 AM
IM suppose to check here right? No reads on villan, just sat down at table. I thought this is the kind of flop that Im suppose to slow play. Kind of happy that he wasnt full... Started by jasons0147, 03-05-2008 04:58 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 592	Last Post By meeloche View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-06-2008 12:06 AM
Sick or stupid I'm playing super laggro and opp is normally tight but has been threebetting light. I'm pretty sure I can exploit him with aggression post flop and... Started by IowaSkinsFan, 03-05-2008 01:03 AM	Replies: 21 Views: 999	Last Post By will641 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-05-2008 10:39 PM
25nl 3bet pot weird spot if you have ever played against me or know anything about me u'd know that i hate folding ... to the extent i think it's a sin folding tptk in a... Started by Marshall28, 03-04-2008 07:51 AM	Replies: 17 Views: 852	Last Post By Marshall28 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-05-2008 05:50 PM
Two hands 10nl: Pocket Queens No real read on opponent. I did not 4bet since I would have position post flop(I try to 4bet QQ+ and AK if I wont have position after flop is this... Started by ProZachNation, 03-04-2008 07:13 PM	Replies: 9 Views: 707	Last Post By Marshall28 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-05-2008 05:07 PM
Playing draws - 10NL OPP has built his stack by being extremely aggressive, he shoves AI on most flops/turns once a pot has been built. I havnt seen a player play back... Started by sil693, 03-05-2008 09:33 AM	Replies: 6 Views: 698	Last Post By Numbr2intheWorld View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-05-2008 04:42 PM
Taking shots and chasing whales! My BR has been doing pretty well lately because I have been on a massive heater. I decided to chase a fish up at 100nl and this hand happened. ... Started by thizzSantaCruz, 03-04-2008 11:27 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 722	Last Post By Marshall28 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-05-2008 12:22 PM
Is this a good spot to double barrell? 10NL PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (5 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($10.25) SB... Started by sil693, 03-04-2008 07:14 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 670	Last Post By nutsinho View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-05-2008 08:26 AM
A few hands from 25NL session Villain is 35/7/.4 over 50 hands Should I have raised the flop? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool... Started by stenz, 03-04-2008 06:10 PM	Replies: 3 Views: 598	Last Post By stenz View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-04-2008 11:59 PM
2 10NL hands from today Should I have checked behind on the river? I thought he was maybe looking for me to bet whilst holding a set?? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10... Started by sil693, 03-04-2008 10:03 AM	Replies: 6 Views: 638	Last Post By meeloche View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-04-2008 11:35 PM
Bluff turned top pair 150bb deep Villain is 24/22 and is pretty bad. I've folded to most of his cbets, and he probably sees me as a little weak tight because of it. He is also a... Started by Deanglow, 03-04-2008 01:48 AM	Replies: 15 Views: 988	Last Post By microgrinder View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 03-04-2008 07:52 PM