09 Jan 2026 Intermediate This material is for medium-skilled players check-raise EV GTO overbet ranges This video breaks down how top GTO player Linus Love uses underlying principles instead of memorizing solver outputs. Learn why bet sizing matters, how ranges adjust based on board texture, and how blocker effects determine calling decisions through a detailed hand analysis. Understanding GTO principles matters more than copying solver outputs. Blocker effects and range construction drive optimal calling decisions. Core GTO Concepts Explained: Bet sizing choice depends on range composition, not just maximum EV plays Range betting strategies adjust based on selected bet size Check-raise ranges contain mix of value hands, second pairs, and drawing hands Board texture creates nut advantage through how draws improve Polarized river ranges use blockers for bluff selection over worst hands Calling frequencies increase when you don't block opponent's bluffing range Hearts become premium callers because they don't block opponent's missed flush draws
