This Simple Strategy Boosts Your Poker Profits Fast

SmartPokerStudy
14 Mar 2025
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy

Sky Matsuhashi from Smart Poker Study teaches his "bread and butter poker" concept - being the pre-flop raiser in position against 1-2 opponents. He shows how this strategy yields a massive 355 BB/100 win rate compared to his overall 2.45 BB/100. Through examples and stats, Sky proves why this approach is more profitable than calling or playing out of position.

The "bread and butter" strategy focuses on three key elements: being the pre-flop raiser, playing in position, and limiting opponents to 1-2 players. This approach significantly boosts win rates by creating easier post-flop situations.

CRUSHING IT WITH BREAD AND BUTTER:

  • Use sizeable raises (3BB+ for opens, 5BB+ for ISO raises, 9BB+ for 3-bets) to limit callers
  • Target players who fold frequently to c-bets
  • Avoid giving opponents bread and butter spots
  • Table select for fishy players and keep LAGs on your right
  • Limit limping and blind defense as these create anti-bread and butter spots
  • Track your bread and butter frequency with a tick sheet
About the Author
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SmartPokerStudy Poker Training Brand

SmartPokerStudy is run by Sky Matsuhashi, a coach who shares clear poker study tips through his podcast and site. He gives simple strategies and action steps for cash games, sit-and-gos, and MTTs, helping players improve each week with targeted, easy–to–use guidance.

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