Using Theory and Exploits to Outmaneuver 100NL for 38 Minutes

Carrot Corner
31 Jan 2026
Advanced
This material is for experienced players
Strategy
31 Jan 2026
Advanced
This material is for experienced players

In this 38-minute session, Pete Clarke demonstrates advanced 100NL cash game strategy by combining GTO theory with exploitative play. He explains his decision-making process in real-time, covering bet sizing selection, range construction, hand reading techniques, and how to identify and exploit common player tendencies at this stake level.

Pete uses theory as a backdrop while making exploitative decisions. He stays relaxed, uses simple thinking, and scans for spots where opponents deviate from optimal play.

Strategic Framework:

  • Theory meets exploits - Use GTO as your baseline. Then look for spots where opponents make mistakes. Don't try to win every pot.
  • Bet sizing toolkit - Deploy B1 (one big blind) on high-card textures where villain connects. Use B200 (2x pot) when you have nut advantage on dry boards.
  • Hand reading across texture - Track villain's action sequence as the board develops. Notice timing tells and how they react to texture changes.
  • Value range construction - Always ask what you're building around for value. Your bluffs are passengers. Your value hands are drivers.
  • Polarization awareness - When villain's range is polarized, they often overbluff because they lack proper value combos for their line.
  • Recreational player tells - Fast river checks usually mean no showdown value. Half pot twice often signals a weak merge range.
  • Mental game approach - Stay relaxed and focused. Let curiosity flow. Don't play scrunched up in a ball of desire to win every pot.
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