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One of our first coaches: on the team since the very founding of the project. He prioritizes simple and practical training with an emphasis on real game situations and decision-making over the long run. Val doesn't just "beat the games" as a player, but also instills a systematic approach to the game and discipline in his students.

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Игра на ранней позиции: UTG и UTG +1 в покере

Диапазон, сайзинг и типичные ошибки новичков в ранней позиции.

Вэл Подоляк · July 15, 2026

Математика

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.

Вэл Подоляк · June 29, 2026

Математика

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.

Вэл Подоляк · June 28, 2026

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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.

Вэл Подоляк · June 26, 2026

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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.

Вэл Подоляк · June 25, 2026

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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.

Вэл Подоляк · June 22, 2026

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MTT Late-Stage Strategy

So the late stage of an MTT isn't just a continuation of the middle stage. It's a transition to a game where every decision must be evaluated not only through chip EV, but also through its impact on the final monetary result.

Вэл Подоляк · June 18, 2026

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Early-Stage MTT Strategy

In this article, we'll explain how the early stage of MTT poker differs from deeper stages, which hands you should open from various positions, and which strategies to follow after we've entered a hand.

Вэл Подоляк · June 2, 2026

Виды покера

What sports poker is and how it works

Let's figure out what tournament poker is: how it differs from regular poker, what disciplines and tournaments exist.

Вэл Подоляк · May 29, 2026

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Heads-Up Poker: How to Win in One-on-One Play

We'll discuss strategy, adaptations to opponents, and other aspects of Heads-Up.

Вэл Подоляк · May 25, 2026

Лайфстайл

How to Find a Good Poker Coach and Not Get Scammed

Top coaches are expensive. Budget options often don't deliver results. Let's discuss how to find a good coach and avoid scammers.

Вэл Подоляк · May 14, 2026

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