04 Jan 2026 Advanced This material is for experienced players bluff catching check-raise exploit ranges value bet This advanced strategy guide teaches you how to exploit opponents on the river by understanding GTO principles. Learn when to call with bluff catchers, when opponents over-bluff or under-bluff, and how to adjust your strategy for maximum EV against different player types. GTO river theory shows calling all bluff catchers is correct when opponents over-bluff even slightly. Fold all when they under-bluff. Mastering River Theory: When facing pot-sized all-in, you need 33% equity to break even. GTO opponents bluff 33% and value bet 67% Bluff catchers become profitable calls when opponents over-bluff even slightly. Call all bluff catchers if villain bluffs 38% instead of 33% Against under-bluffers, fold all bluff catchers. Most low-stakes players under-bluff big river bets Your adjustments don't lose EV if opponent plays perfect GTO, making exploits risk-free against balanced players Players often reach river with too many strong hands (like Jack-x) because they don't check-raise enough earlier Look for spots where opponents have off-suit high cards they'll over-bluff with after checking turn Against aggressive studied players, find hero calls in spots where they over-bluff with weak holdings that can't win at showdown
