Comparison levels
In order to further analyze the behavioral patterns of opponents, we need to discuss the important concept of leveling. There is probably no other word…
Poker strategy
Psychological Portrait of a Competitor (Part II)
In the first part, we already discussed two main traits that help to form a clearer psychological portrait of the opponent, so let's move on…
Psychological Portrait of a Competitor (Part I)
To make a significant leap from the standard model to a detailed analysis of the opponent, you need to develop a strong perception in your…
Standard model in a poker game
You are sitting at the table. The opponent is sitting across from you, someone you have never seen before, so this is your first hand.…
Poker face
We have already reviewed the art of randomness and emotional dynamics, which lead to the most important psychological element - image. Image is the picture…
Yes, the concept of “momentum” or “momentary psychological advantage” is considered real in various fields, including sports, psychology, and business. It refers to the perceived shift in confidence, energy, or motivation that can influence performance and outcomes. While it is a subjective experience, many believe that gaining momentum can lead to improved performance and success.
The moment (which can be either positive or negative) is one of those intuitive words that has escaped definition in the poker world but is…
Tilt: The customer is always right
Let's say we know that our opponent has experienced a hot tilt, and he wants to play a high-variance game. What tactics could we use…
Tilt and Emotions
In this age of reductionism, we oversimplify everything. We concluded that we can break poker down into related hands and analyze such isolated sequences. But…
Attempt to escape from the game flow
The game flow is the source through which the entire poker game flows. It is omnipresent and unavoidable. Every hand that has ever been played…
Wordplay and game flow
Refined to its essence, game flow is a language. The words of this language are the structures of folds and bets through which two players…
