Help! Getting Check-Raised Burns Me

LockLow34 · #1 06-10-2006, 10:05 AM

Lately I've been taking getting check-raised as a personal affront. The feeling doesn't last very long but for that short time, I really want to smash the person that did it. It's even worse when someone plays stupid, hits a miracle on the river, and then checkraises me.

I think the problem lies in that I absolutely LOATHE putting money into the pot when I'm beat or don't have the odds in my favor to continue. It's a source of pride for me not to do that, so getting check-raised means that I've likely made a mistake and I can't stand that. I feel like a fool.

This obviously isn't the best state of mind in which to view a check-raise. So help me figure out how to find a way to keep me out of this state of mind.

Reef · #2 06-10-2006, 11:08 AM

check the turn more

JohnnyHumongous · #3 06-10-2006, 01:12 PM

fold to more CRs, don't pay them off

OHFreak · #4 06-10-2006, 02:05 PM

Fold PF.

goofball · #5 06-10-2006, 02:50 PM

3bet more.

Blowup Doll · #6 06-10-2006, 03:15 PM

Being c/r doesn't necessarily mean you made a mistake. If you're value-betting the river properly, then you're bound to be c/r occasionally.

The solution, of course, is to tighten up, played scared, and never value bet. Then you'll never be c/r! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Ignignokt · #7 06-10-2006, 03:41 PM

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Don't play online then. The check-raise is all the rage with the kids nowadays.

Seriously, get a read on your opponent and figure out what the check-raise means. Occupy your mind with strategy.