my secret microweapon: the continuation checkraise

[TheRenaissance]

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I've encountered some opponents that will raise my cbets a lot especially on dry and paired boards... Double barreling is as effective (if not more) and cheaper (he might have a hand).

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So you 3b when they raise your cbet? How is that cheaper?

[Rythm]

If they float so much, why not just make your normal c-bet and then c/r turn? It seems to blend in better with an aggressive overall strategy, in addition to probably being more profitable.

[SirFelixCat]

I use this very thing at times when villain feels like he can run me over. It tends to slow them down a whole lot, because now they know that when I am the PFR and check, it doesn't mean I'm weak....

[mvdgaag]

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I've encountered some opponents that will <font color="red"> raise=call </font> my cbets a lot especially on dry and paired boards... Double barreling is as effective (if not more) and cheaper (he might have a hand).

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So you 3b when they raise your cbet? How is that cheaper?

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No, sorry I changed it to red... I bet the turn with air more often when they tend to call my cbet.

What you are talking about might work once or twice against some weak players, but It'll kill you in the long run.

Also: This strategy is flawed against most tight agressive players, because unless your opponent bets way too many hands preflop he will often have a big pair when they cbet and welcome your checkraises on the flop. There is just no way you are making more from the occasianal small pot you pick up compared to the times you are checkraising into a made hand. This is why cbetting is as effective as it is.