Well I have not posted in quite some time but that is certainly not for a lack of playing. So be it. So it goes.
I have not recently had much success with my online play, and specifically that on FullTilt.com. However, this past month I have altered my strategy a bit and I have met with moderate success, and I felt I should pass along what little information I could in the hopes that it might be helpful to others. Yes, I'm setting the bar a little low here. Anyway, there are a slew of online players who have made their reputation and money with their aggressive style of play, and I opted for a bit of a different approach. In the past I have had much difficulty laying down the pre-flop monster...in particular KK and AA. I'm sure that the percentages are in my favor to get in all-in with these hands, but my bankroll would argue otherwise. The success I found comes from two areas. First, keeping the pots small with appropriate calls and somewhat erractic but minimal raises. The second is playing postion. I'll give you an example. I've had much more success mucking AJoff UTG and playing some small suited connectors on the button and then applying my new strategy when I hit the flop. Also I've found that it is better to occassionly muck small pairs in lieu of hanging around to see if you hit your set...probably more than a bit obvious, but nonetheless...and hanging around a bit more common with postion.
I'm not advising passive play, just selective aggression with pot-size and postion in mind. And yes, occassionally being able to lay down cowboys and pocket rockets. One more bit of advice as well, and you should be doing this already, but make notes on your opponents during play. I focus more on the players that demonstrate unique traits, i.e. calling the river with no pair, leading all the way to the river with only an under pair, things that make their style of play stand out to you. If you play at regular limits and at regular times, which I do, then you will see many repeat offenders at your tables and hopefully be able to take advantage of them in the future. Hey,I just hope it's not me.
Virtually Yours, Joe
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