Strategy
Fish in poker: how to spot and outplay them
Professionals were called "regulars", high-stakes players — "high rollers". Recreational players got their own nickname too.
Ilya Melnikov ·
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Basics
Betting formats in poker: how No-Limit, Pot-Limit and Fixed-Limit differ
Poker brings together different types of card games, disciplines and formats. Games are also classified by their betting structure. Let's discuss the No-Limit, Pot-Limit and Fixed-Limit formats.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Psychology
Poker Without Burnout: How to Balance Playing with Work, Study and Family
Time management, personal boundaries and burnout protection over the long run.
Tatiana Barchukova ·
Strategy
Playing from an early position: UTG and UTG+1 in poker
Range, sizing and typical mistakes beginners make in early position.
Val Podolyak ·
Tech
Poker solver: what it is and whether beginners need one
How it works, which one to choose and at what stakes you should start playing with a solver.
Val Podolyak ·
Tournaments
Rebuy and add-on — what they are
Rebuy tournaments often attract players with the promise of a second chance. In practice, however, it's not that simple.
Ilya Melnikov ·
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 ·
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 ·
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