Major leaks in my game or simply variance? A few hands..

[justhetip]

Sorry to be a stickler but how is check calling better than check raising?

Maybe you will argue that he will put more money in with hands that we beat, such as KJ and KT. But perhaps he will also check behind hands that we beat on the turn, such as flush draws, or get us to make incorrect folds.

I like the way he played the hand not only from and 'I'm seeing where I'm at' as well as taking initiative in the hand to stop his cbetting.

Better alternative to c/calling in my mind is leading out on the flop.

Also I'm not sure if I reraise preflop with KQ that often, but I like it if the game is playing pretty tight.