Poker Strategy / Tutorials

Poker Strategy / Tutorials

A diagram illustrating the concept and comparison methods of "Three of a Kind" in Texas Hold'em.

Three of a Kind

Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

Three of a Kind (三条) refers to having three cards of the same rank in the five best cards, making it a highly competitive hand in Texas Hold'em. Three of a Kind can be further divided into Sets (sets) and Trips (trips), both having the same hand value but different formation methods and strategies.

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition of Three of a Kind, size comparison, differences between Set and Trips, and how professional players maximize the EV of three lines.

A diagram illustrating the concept and comparison method of two pairs in Texas Hold'em.

Two pairs

Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

Two Pairs is a hand in Texas Hold'em that consists of two pairs of different ranks in the best five-card deck. It's a very common hand. It's stronger than One Pair, but can still be beaten by three of a kind, a straight, or a flush.

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition of Two Pair, its ranking, the impact of the kicker, its practical value, and how professional players correctly assess the strength of two pairs.

A diagram illustrating the concept and comparison method of a pair in Texas Hold'em.

One Pair

Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

One Pair is the most common made hand in Texas Hold'em, ranking higher than High Card but lower than Two Pair. While seemingly simple, the kicker, the board texture, and the opponent's range all influence the true value of a pair.

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition of One Pair, size comparison, the importance of the kicker, and how professional players correctly use a pair.