In a recent high-stakes poker tournament, the author encountered a loose, aggressive player who sought to win every pot. After raising with pocket nines, the author faced a lead bet on a flop of K 6 2. Unsure of the opponent's hand range, the author decided to call, believing their hand was strong enough against the opponent's potential bluffs and weak holdings. As betting continued on the turn, the author remained confident in their read, indicating the importance of understanding player tendencies and making informed decisions based on limited information.
I called because my hand is in fine shape against that range. When you are somewhat sure that your opponent is trying to push you around, you cannot be afraid to call and see what develops.
At this point, I was becoming more sure that he was trying to make me fold what he perceived to be a marginal made hand. I thought he would make a smaller bet.
It is impossible to know what he is actually doing, given our limited experience together. I assigned him a loose range containing any pair on the board.
I was unsure what to make of his lead. While he likely has only one specific type of hand, such as a premium hand like a set, it could also be a bluff.
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