my secret microweapon: the continuation checkraise

[TheRenaissance]

CCR for short. This is no big deal, no big theory post, just a little move I like to pull from time to time. I am sure I am not the only one.

When I find someone behind me likes to float and stab at my pots I tend to do this. I do it with complete air until they catch on, then I switch back. Also I prefer low, dry flops. If they are low, dry and paired it is like free monies from heaven, as most aggrodonks are unable to resist the temptation to bluff.

e.g.:
Villain is 32/10/2.5.
Hero raises in CO with xx.
Villain calls on the button, which he has done quite a few times.
Flop 662r.
Hero ...checks.
Villain OMGINSTABETS which means he has air 89.7% of the time.
Hero nonchalantly, expertly checkraises and scoops pot.

You need to pick the right villain, right situation and the right board to do this.

Villain:
Loose and aggro, but not a very deep thinker. If you check he sees weakness, end of story. He is not the type to call you down with ace high, but he sure likes to bluff and peel one off if he thinks you missed with your AK.

Situation:
If you have been very active and aggressive - dont do this (as a bluff). No one will believe you - enough. A good spot is when your cbets have been picked off quite a bit, you havent seen many showdowns or won any pots, and everyone sees you as a weak nancyboy they can push around.

Board:
As mentioned, the board should be low and dry.
7[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]8[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]9[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] = bad
2[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img]2[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]9[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] = perfect
2[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]6[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]J[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] = ok
9[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img]Q[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]J[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] = bad
These are just general pointers, and feel free to experiment. Might be ok to try this on a monotone board for instance.

Do this, and you will pick up some nice little pots. Also you should see villains backing off a little. An added side benefit might be the chance to take some free cards OOP when you want to, as villains will fear the checkraise and check through.

PS: Dont overdo it. The good old cbet is still the standard.

[ev_slave]

Looks pretty handy, but if you don't mind, which MicroLimits is this? 25NL? 50NL? I play 10NL and feel that you might not ever get the FE you need for this to work.

[TheRenaissance]

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Looks pretty handy, but if you don't mind, which MicroLimits is this? 25NL? 50NL? I play 10NL and feel that you might not ever get the FE you need for this to work.

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I am sure you could find spots to do this at 10NL as well. It is probably more useful at the higher end of the micros, though it is all about recognizing the situation.

[infinite_loop]

Yeah, I like doing this. I frankly don't get enough players to do this against though, and I'd be more inclined to do it with good overcards.

[Gelford]

I don't like it .... but holla ? (Talked about this in my well)

[Nogatsira]

I think against the correct villain this is indeed a nice weapon. If villain isnt paying attention at all (or playing 8+ tables) then you can do this alot.
Don't overdo it against people who do pay attention or it can be an expensive weapon.

[robinmbuk]

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Looks pretty handy, but if you don't mind, which MicroLimits is this? 25NL? 50NL? I play 10NL and feel that you might not ever get the FE you need for this to work

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At 10NL you can play big pots with tptk and often players will check it down when you have AK and miss because they are passive, so you often win with A high. But @ nl25+ i like this move.

[TheRenaissance]

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I don't like it .... but holla ? (Talked about this in my well)

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Link to post? Didnt read it.

[fees]

Just bet the flop, if he keeps calling double barrel or wait for a hand

[tarheeljks]

yeah, this seems like fps at its finest