Using a deck of cards, two players attempt to create the best hand possible. If two players have the same hand, the player with the higher cards wins. Poker is played in many variations, but the most popular is Texas Hold’Em. The goal is to create the best five-card poker hand.
When a player has five cards of the same suit, they are a flush. When a player has five cards of the exact same suit in sequential order, they are a straight. When a player has all four of their Aces, they have four of a kind. A full house is when a player has a pair and three of a kind.
The best way to calculate a range is to determine how many hands a player has played so far. When a player raises 15% of the time, they can estimate the range of their opponent. Likewise, a player who checks 85% of the time can estimate their own range.
If a player does not raise or check, they will reveal their hands. If they reveal a bad hand, they can fold or lay down their cards. If they reveal a good hand, they may choose to raise or match the bet. If they do not raise or match the bet, they can choose to pass or fold.
During the course of a game, a player will use different hands depending on how aggressive they are or how passive they are. For example, a tight player uses a very small range, while a looser player uses a large range. A player who is aggressive will play more hands and use bluffs to increase their chips. A player who is passive will use fewer hands and use bluffs to reduce their chips.
A poker range is the list of all the hands a player can make. A poker range is usually in a percentage form, and is listed in a table or strand. A range can be discussed verbally and exported to a poker program. The strand can also be shared in forum posts. A player may jot down the number of combos, or ways to make a specific hand. A player may also calculate the visual range. A player may estimate a visual range by laying down the cards and estimating the number of hands they see. A player may also calculate the percentage form of a range.
A player who is tight may have a range of 16%, while a player who is aggressive may have a range of 50%. Similarly, a player who is close to their CO may have a 20% preflop range. A player who is closer to their HJ may have a range of 25%. Likewise, a player who is in the middle of the table may have a range of 13%.
A poker player’s range is based on factors such as how aggressive or passive the player is, how often the player raises, and the position of the opponent. A range can be a useful way to sync the preflop frequency of an opponent with a range of hands.