Stud hi - thoughts on playing 3 2 a straight.

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Third's a fold. Using Roy West's rule of thumb, if we count "near" cards (Queen and Eight) as one point, and "not-so-near" cards (King and Seven) as a half-point, you've got three points. You need 1.5 or fewer to make this a playable hand. A two-flush with two clubs gone is nowhere near enough to swing this to a call.

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Thanks for the comments. I didn't just play for the stragh but had over-cards if the queen folded.

I think after the comments i should have folded on 3rd as this wins more time in the long run.

I think I heard Roy Wests name being mentioned in a previous thread. I assume he has also written a decent 7CS book

[Andy B]

I don't recommend the West book myself, but it's better than nothing.

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I don't recommend the West book myself, but it's better than nothing.

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What would you recommend? I have read "Winning 7CS" by A. Adams, which isn't great. Also, A7CS by David. S and have SS which has a bit on 7CS by Chip.

Any other books that would give an ionsight to starting hands and how the values change with cards out?

[Andy B]

7CS4AP is the best stud book out there. Chip's section in S/S is also very good. I only ever got about halfway through the Adams book and was underwhelmed.