Empathy - the neglected skill

Nathan Singer

When I think about what qualities that are vital to becoming a good poker player a capacity for critical thinking, discipline, and creativity come to mind right away. But in talking to a lot of both good and great poker players over the past several years, I’ve noticed that one quality in particular that isn’t usually associated with poker separates them - empathy.

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Hand ranging flaws - common causes and solutions

Chris Grove

Home gameHand ranging - the process of putting your opponent not on a specific hand, but rather on a spectrum of hands - is a critical skill in poker, no matter what format you play. While there will be some (precious few) times you can call your opponent’s hand exactly, the majority of the time the best you can do is narrow their possible holdings based on their actions, and act accordingly.

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