[IDN101]

I’m just at the stage where I have tightened up considerably on my starting hand selection. This in itself (and some basic post-flop awareness) is allowing me to hold my head above water (in fact make a small “profit” at the nano tables).

I understand the basis of what Ed is saying: “The problem is that many people are playing only when they are a huge favourite to win- and that they should be playing EVERY hand that they are a FAVOURITE to win, regardless of the size of the edge. Every hand that you DON’T play, when you DO have an edge- leaves money on the table (the amount is proportionate to your Pot Equity” Is this correct?

My problem is that I am not yet apt at systematically determining if and when I have an edge. I assume this come from routinely:-

-Identifying the nuts
-calculating number of outs
-Comparing no. of outs to pot odds

I assume that it’s better to stay very tight and concentrate on learning to loosen up gradually? This will allow me to play more and more hands until EVENTUALLY I’m playing ALL the +EV hands. Like (I assume) a l lot of people, I am folding too much post-flop. I think this is my next biggest leak and hence what I need to concentrate on next.

Regards,
Ian