Poker Strategy / Tutorials

Poker Strategy / Tutorials

A diagram illustrating the concept and application of cold call in Texas Hold'em pre-flop strategy.

Cold Call (cold call)

Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

A cold call is when a player calls a raise from another player without having invested any chips. Cold calls are a common pre-flop strategy in Texas Hold'em, but excessive cold calling can lead to lost potential (EV).

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition, advantages and disadvantages, applicable hand types, and how professional players determine when to call a cold call.

A diagram illustrating the concept and application of the Open Raise strategy in Texas Hold'em pre-flop.

Open Raise - First Bets

Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

Open Raise refers to the action of the first player to raise in the pot before anyone else has entered the pot pre-flop. This is one of the core pre-flop strategies in modern Texas Hold'em and a crucial way to establish initiative.

This article will provide a complete overview of the definition of Open Raise, standard betting sizes, positional differences, and how professional players establish their opening range.

A diagram illustrating the concept and application of limping in Texas Hold'em pre-flop strategy.

Limp

Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

Limping refers to a player calling the big blind pre-flop instead of raising. While limping may seem to reduce risk, in modern Texas Hold'em theory, excessive limping often reduces profitability.

This article will provide a complete overview of the definition, common types, advantages and disadvantages of Limp, and how professional players view the Limp strategy.