Frequently Asked Questions
What is PokerRanges.com?
PokerRanges.com is the home of a new poker tool, which helps players narrow their opponents' possible holdings based on a number of factors. The tool takes into consideration your holdings, the board (the flop, turn, and river), and any other known cards (dead cards). Using this information you can get an idea of the proper play given your number of winning hands versus losing hands in a given situation.
How do I use the Poker Range tool?
Follow this example to see how to use the Poker Range tool.
What is a hand range?
A hand range is a collection of possible hands that your opponent can hold. For instance, if a very tight player 3-bets pre-flop, you can assume his "range" may be something like AA, KK, or AK.
How do I read a hand range?
Hand ranges are often listed as a series of cards, often with a "+" sign following them. The "+" sign signifies "or better." For example, AJo+ would represent AJ, AQ, and AK (both off-suit and suited). Pairs are listed the same way, so 99+ would be all pairs 99, TT, JJ, QQ, KK, and AA. For instance, you might have a very aggressive opponent who 3-bets a lot pre-flop and you could say his range for 3-betting pre-flop is 88+, A8s+, ATo+ and some random air.
Why is it important to put my opponent on a range?
Putting your opponent on a range is one of the most important things you can do to become a winning player or to increase your winnings. The world's best poker players aren't as good as they are because they are good guessers. They spend a lot of time practicing putting players on a range of hands and then acting according to that range.
What types of poker are supported by the Poker Range tool?
Currently, only Texas Hold'em is supported.
Is this tool for cash players or tournament players?
This is a great poker tool for both cash and tournament players. Being able to put an opponent on an accurate range is a skill that will benefit players in all hold'em games.
How can I get better at hand reading?
They say practice makes perfect and this is no exception. Practice by using hands that you've played, but may not remember. Put your opponents on a range, using tools such as this one, and see how close you can get to the player's actual hand.
How can I contact PokerRanges.com?
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