Lifestyle
Healthy sleep for poker players: how to fix your routine
How to stay focused and avoid tilting from fatigue, even if you play at night.
Ilya Melnikov ·
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Lifestyle
Brain Food for Poker Players: The Top Foods to Sharpen Focus and Cognitive Performance
We break down what to eat before and during your session to sustain peak concentration, eliminate mental fatigue, and ensure clinical decision-making at the tables.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
ATS in poker — stealing the blinds
In this article, we'll break down what ATS is in poker, how stealing works, which positions are best for stealing blinds, what ranges and sizings to use, how to adapt to different opponents, and what to do if the blinds keep trying to steal from us.
Val Podolyak ·
Lifestyle
Sports for Poker Players: Best Picks for Focus
Let's break down why sport is so important for a poker player, which types of physical activity have the best effect on concentration, and how to fit workouts into the schedule of long sessions.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Finance
Poker Winnings Tax: What Players Pay Worldwide
How Much Tax Does a Poker Player Pay in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Georgia, Cyprus, and 5 More Locations. Rates, Thresholds, and Payment Procedures — Explained Simply.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
Mid-stage MTT strategy
In this article, we'll break down what the mid-stage of an MTT is, what the M-ratio is and how to use it, which hands to open from different positions, when to steal blinds, and how to defend the big blind.
Val Podolyak ·
Math
VPIP and PFR: How to Read These Poker Stats
In online poker, the information vacuum is filled by statistical software — trackers. They save data on players' actions and help interpret it. Let's discuss the key stats — VPIP and PFR.
Val Podolyak ·
Basics
Pot control in poker
In this article, we'll break down what pot control is, why it's needed, how the SPR metric helps with decision-making, in which situations it's worth shrinking the pot, and when trying to play it safe leads to lost profit.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
How many chips to deal out in poker
The number of chips depends on several factors at once: whether you're playing cash or tournament, how many people are seated at the table, what blinds are used, and how long the playing session should be. Let's take a closer look at all these questions in this article.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
Straddle in poker
In this article, we'll break down what a straddle is in poker, how it works, what types exist, why theory considers it unprofitable in the long run, and in which situations it can still be justified.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Math
Poker Combinatorics: How to Count Opponent's Combos
Knowledge of math is a key skill for a poker player, and combinatorics is the most important topic for beginners. Let's discuss how to count combinations in an opponent's range.
Val Podolyak ·
History
History of Playing Cards: From Chinese Roots to 52 Cards
The history of playing cards spans more than 1,000 years. China, India, Persia, and Egypt all compete for the role of inventor of the deck. Let's take a closer look at the main theories.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
MTT Bubble Strategy: Pressure, ICM, Stack Play
In this article, we'll break down what the bubble is in poker, why it's so important for the final result in a tournament, how ICM pressure works, what adjustments need to be made to your strategy, and how to play correctly with different stack sizes.
Val Podolyak ·
Strategy
MTT Final Table Strategy: How to Play to Win
In this article, we'll break down how ICM works at the final table, what adjustments need to be made to your strategy with different stack sizes, how the game changes as the number of participants shrinks, and what principles help you more often turn final table appearances into a fight for the highest places.
Val Podolyak ·
Lifestyle
Card Sharps in Poker: Famous Names and Their Main Tricks
We'll discuss card cheats of the past and present, and the methods used to combat them.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
WTSD, WWSF, WONSD: Postflop Stats Explained
In this article, we'll take a detailed look at what WTSD, WWSF, and WONSD mean, which values are considered normal for different game formats, how to read these stats in combination, and how to use them to analyze opponents and find your own leaks.
Val Podolyak ·
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