Phil Galfond

Join this fireside chat with Phil Galfond and Seth Davies as they unpack what it actually takes to perform at the top level and how to translate that into your own study and in-game decision making.

Expect practical takeaways on improving your skills, how to kickstart your poker year on the right foot, plus plenty of time for audience Q&A.

Dive into this exclusive challenge Q&A where Phil gives an exclusive sneak peek into his system for simplifying solvers.

How does Phil recommend studying with solvers to ensure they improve your understanding of poker instead of hindering it? What are the biggest mistakes people make when trying to learn through solvers?

Find the answers to these and many more questions to improve your study approach.

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Identify the solver's most preferred bet size for a given board type. Where you can, simplify to one sizing to reduce complexity.

By focusing on defense thresholds, you can simplify the complex solver outputs into a reliable, applicable heuristic.

I walk you through how I study flops as the IP aggressor in a BTN vs BB scenario.

We continue to study how to respond to the many different rivers from the previous flop and turn HH.

I talk about how to engineer flow and manage your energy to study effectively.

A poker strategy must be analyzed based on the incentives it creates for your opponent. Understanding this helps you make better decisions in unfamiliar spots and grasp the logic behind solver-based play.

I offer my final thoughts and keys for continued solver success.

If you feel confused by a solver output, use the BRAIN Framework to analyze it: Board Coverage, Range Advantage, Assets/Gaps, Incentives and Nevermind, Move On.

We introduce the course, and how I came to understand the way solvers work during the Galfond Challenges and my core approaches to solvers.

We continue to study the many different rivers from the previous flop and turn HH.

We continue to study how to respond to the many different turns from the previous flop HH.

I walk you through how I study flops as the OOP defender in a BB vs BTN scenario.

The core principle for simplifying and understanding poker solver outputs is "Value First". Instead of trying to memorize complex frequencies for every hand, your strategy should start and be built around your value hands.

The river is the simplest street to analyze because ranges are the most defined. "River First" helps you construct your entire betting strategy by working backward to the turn and flop.

I show you how to count combos and range frequencies to help you determine value betting and bluff catching spots.

There are other ways to study solvers, and drilling is another significant way to put what you've learned into practice.

I show you why you should and shouldn't use mixed strategies, when to do it and how to do it.

I show you how I develop actionable heuristics while studying with solvers.

We continue to study the many different turns from the previous flop HH.

Studying solvers is like studying the internet. I define 4 main goals for you in this course, which are 1) Develop a workable strategy, 2) Master the fundamentals by understanding why solvers make certain decisions, 3) Create heuristics (rules of thumb) to distill complex solver outputs into easy-to-remember rules that can be applied across a wide range of scenarios.

Phil Galfond picks up the action three handed with stacks fairly close making for an interesting conclusion with each player forced to combine caution with risk in an effort to seal the deal.

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Phil Galfond picks up the action with four players remaining and reviews the payout structure which has a massive impact on play as ICM begins to take a bigger role.

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Phil Galfond returns to the final table analysis with six players remaining and Bryce Yockey no longer on the big stack making for some interesting situations.

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How to exploit and adjust against loose-passive players.

Learn how to calculate the combinations of hands your opponents could have, helping you refine your hand reading.

Navigating multi-way pots can be tricky. How to adjust your strategy in pots with multiple players, including considerations for hand strength, position, and bet sizing.

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