18 Jan 2026 Advanced This material is for experienced players check-raise exploit GTO ranges This video explains why understanding GTO is essential for effective exploitative play. Using a detailed hand example with a completed flush, it demonstrates how to identify opponent tendencies and make profitable adjustments based on their deviations from optimal strategy. GTO knowledge is the baseline for identifying exploits. Most players deviate from optimal, creating profit opportunities. Making Profitable Adjustments: GTO serves as the baseline for identifying opponent deviations from optimal play Most players stand close to the theoretical "line" making tendencies harder to spot Population data shows players bet-fold 4% more than GTO on turn flush boards Folding a flush can be correct against straightforward opponents who underbluff Small blind should check-raise all flushes and straights with low pairs as bluffs in GTO Average players actually overbluff slightly, making calling flushes profitable against unknowns Understanding both GTO and exploits creates the biggest edge over opponents
