Dual Hand Review: Ponakovs vs. Sturm

GTO LAB
01 Aug 2024
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Hand Review

In this video, poker pros Aleksandr Ponakovs and Leon Sturm break down a crucial hand from a mystery bounty tournament. They discuss Leon's unconventional preflop open with A3o, ICM considerations, and postflop play. The analysis culminates in examining Aleksandr's tough river decision, where he ultimately makes a well-reasoned fold with two pair.

The pros emphasize the importance of adapting preflop ranges in tournaments, considering ICM, and making tough folds on the river even with strong hands.

In-Depth Poker Hand Analysis

  • Leon's unconventional A3o open from the lowjack
  • ICM considerations for preflop and postflop play
  • Analyzing bet sizing and range construction on each street
  • Importance of blockers and equity in decision-making
  • Aleksandr's thought process during a long tank on the river
  • Discussion of population tendencies in similar spots
  • The impact of tournament structure on decision-making
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