Tight-Aggressive Poker Table
A tight aggressive table is typically a tough game, with many strong opponents. The players at this type of table will generally follow the same basic philosophy; play stong hands aggressively and don't chase unless the Pot Odds justify it.
That basic philosophy results in different playing styles among each individual player, and every good player mixes their strategy up to confuse their opponents. As well, these types of players are usually paying attention to the other players at the table. This means that they might differ their actions depending on the specific opponent. If an opponent realizes that I raise preflop and continue betting throughout the hand, whether I have a hand or not, he/she will probably Check-Raise me on the turn if they hit a strong hand. Against a different opponent, they might come right out betting.
In these games, it is important to watch your opponents and learn their habits. Continue playing tight and aggressive, but understand that you will need good cards to win. At a weaker game, you can often end up a winner even when you're getting fairly cold cards. This is less likely because you won't have many players throwing money away into pots they have no business in. Of course, if you get one or two loose-passive players in this type of game, it will make a huge difference. This is the ideal situation for me, as I'll explain later in the section called "My Ideal Table".
Finally, you will be able to bluff occasionally in these games. It is important to know when the right time to bluff is. First, you should note which players will bet with weak hands, or even nothing at all. Second, you will want to note which players are willing to fold when raised or bet into. Finally, you will need to know which kinds of boards you can bluff into. The game often presents specific situations where it is a good idea to bluff. Here's an example of a bluffing situation that I take advantage of occasionally:
One player raises before the flop and gets two callers, myself and another player. The flop falls 10 10 4. The raiser bets the flop and the other player folds. I call(my cards are irrelevant here but they are usually overcards or a low pocket pair, but I'm already planning to bluff on the turn, thinking my opponent may have AK, AQ, etc.) If the turn brings another low card, I will raise the other player when he bets, hoping that he will fold. This play works well, but you have to know your opponent as some people will call you just to see what you're raising with.
This type of bluff works well because the flop doesn't look like it could help anybody. This play won't work against the wrong players, and it won't work if the original raiser has a high pocket pair.(although I can remember a similar situation where an opponent folded Jack Jack, believing that I had the trips)
Good bluffing opportunities are rare, and if you start bluffing too often people will catch on and you will lose.
Important Notes on Tight-Aggressive Games
1. Watch your opponents and learn how they play, usually they follow a certain strategy and will become predictable. Be aware of opponents who alter their style intentionally.
2. Play your own tight and aggressive game. Look for weaker opponents who may be making the game easier. If the game is too tough, consider changing tables, not because you can't win at this table, but it will be easier and you can win more at another table.
3. Bluff occasionally when a good bluffing opportunity presents itself. Do not bluff too often. Your opponents will figure you out and start calling. Personally, I usually bluff when I'm getting cold cards so I'm playing very tight, and people notice that I've been watching most of the game rather than playing.
Tight-Passive Table
To be honest, I hate tight-passive tables. Everybody's folding, there is rarely a large pot, people play very good hands but don't show strength. I have a hard time at these types of tables, so my advice for you is focused on what not to do, as opposed to what you should do.
My major problem is that I start playing looser and bluffing. Another mistake I've made is to raise with good hands(top pair, top kicker) when nobody is showing any strength, only to find out later that a passive player is just calling with two pair.
Important Notes on Tight-Passive Games
1. Don't play looser just because everyone else is playing tighter.
2. Avoid raising with hands that are only good but not great when a really tight player is betting on the turn.
3. Learn more about these types of games from someone with more experience.
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