IceValue_xsdn4
21 points
Thanks that really helpful!
March 30, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Thank you very much that was a real eye-opener haha ;)
That makes sense to learn broader concepts when studying preflop. But do you like memorize any ranges at all and memorize also how to mix individual hands? If so did you simplify them and then memorized them?
I saw a great video https://youtu.be/bZgTw4w2GpU?si=oetioVJIlRgSQFX7
from GTOWizard where they tried to simplify the BB range which mixes a lot of mixed stuff with the help of the GTO Ai feature. Do you think it would make sense to do that for all common scenarios for no rake and then learn how to adjust for the rake structure, bet sizes and the players that im facing? Since I think that trying to memorize all ranges for all different rake structure and bet sizes is just not possible.
March 30, 2026 | 10:53 a.m.
thats really cool and also for free. thank you :)
March 28, 2026 | 6:32 p.m.
Really love your videos. :) Great video as always. How do you study preflop, since its dependent on so many factors like the size you are facing, the opponent and so one. Do you study the bottom of the range and then memorize which hands are mixing. Do you use rng there at all? What do you do if they use like bigger sizes? Do you study preflop for all sizes and different rake structures? I mean I guess understanding some general concepts can help but Im still unsure how to study efficiently preflop.
March 28, 2026 | 3:58 p.m.
In the future I want to move up to mid and high stakes, but first I want to build a solid preflop foundation. I understand that at lower stakes players tend to overcall, play too tight, and 3/4-bet too little — which actually makes a GTO strategy very effective since you can steal the blinds frequently.
My problem is that I don't really know how to study preflop properly and couldn't find a video here that covers the topic well. I know you should learn the bottom of your range, and I found this video helpful for memorizing ranges: https://youtu.be/EC0nxNA4OHQ?si=1q0csbXfBvj5FMU0
But how do you handle mixed strategies? They might not be essential at low stakes, but since my goal is mid/high stakes I want to start building the right habits now.
The other issue is that preflop has so many variables — rake, sizing, opponent adjustments — which is overwhelming. If I try to simplify my ranges I'm worried I'll miss important combos like 87s, 65s etc. And if your preflop is off, your postflop will deviate from GTO as well.
So my question is: how do you actually study preflop? How do the pros approach this?
March 28, 2026 | 2:41 p.m.
Hey Frankie,
great video. I just wondering at 10:31 if you really need to shove since I think that most people will fold out the AQ, KQ region also with a smaller bet (maybe not a good player). Wouldnt a half pot bet suffice here?
wow what an interesting perspective. Thank you very much :) Really interesting way to look at it and I will try take it to heart
May 16, 2026 | 10:14 p.m.