4-Bet (Four-bet)

What is 4-Bet?

4-Bet, in Chinese it is calledFour bets were added.It meansAfter the player opened the raise, he faced a 3-bet from his opponent and raised again.

The third raise before the flop is 4-Bet.

Why 4-Bet?

The main objectives include:
→ Regain the initiative
→ Establish a value pool
→ Force the opponent to fold
→ Excessive Punishment 3-Bet
→ Protect strong cards

4-Bet combines the functions of value creation and pressure application.

What types of 4-Bet are there?

Mainly includes:
→ Value 4-Bet
→ Bluff 4-Bet
→ 4-Bet Jam (All)
→ Small size 4-Bet

Modern GTO strategies typically combine value and bluffing.

How to choose the size of a 4-Bet?

Generally speaking:
→ The position is approximately 2.2 to 2.5 times that of 3-Bet.
→ Approximately 2.5 to 2.8 times the location.

Appropriate size can balance pressure and risk control

How do expert players use 4-Bet?

Professional gamers will analyze:
→ 3-Bet range
→ Fold to 4-Bet data
→ Location
→ Effective chips
→ GTO Strategy

Skilled players will adjust the ratio of value hands to bluffs in their 4-bets based on their opponents' 3-bet frequency.

Practical Examples

You are located Button position,Open Raise 2.5BB

Small Blind 3-Bet to 8BB

Your hand is A♠ A♥

At this time you can usually 4-Bet to around 18-20BB

AA is a typical Value 4-Bet hand.

Common Misconceptions for Beginners

Many players believe 4-Bet must represent AA, butIn fact Hands like A5s and KQs can also appear in a Bluff 4-Bet Range.

A balanced 4-bet range makes it difficult for your opponents to read your hand.

Key conclusions

4-Bet is one of the most important pre-flop strategies in Texas Hold'em and a primary weapon against 3-Bet.

Understanding 4-Bet, Value 4-Bet, Bluff 4-Bet, Raise Sizing, positional advantage, and GTO thinking will help you build a complete pre-flip offense and defense strategy, enabling you to make higher EV decisions under pressure.