Range Merging

Game selection What should you be considering when choosing the exact game to play in? This topic gets little attention and it can really boost your win-rate. This episode delves into everything from ...

2 Jan 202425min

Understanding and incorporating the Independent Chip Model (ICM) is critical for tournament success. From preflop push-fold ranges to stack preservation, ICM guides most late-stage MTT decisions. In t...

26 Dec 202330min

We never know our opponent's range down to the last combo, but we do need to be able to discuss and differentiate the structure of their ranges. Understanding range terminology will allow you to under...

19 Dec 202324min

Your red line looks at all wins and losses in pots that did not go to showdown. Lengthy online discussions suggest some players have a borderline obsession with the slope of this line, and are searchi...

12 Dec 202327min

In the debut episode of Season 6 of the Red Chip Poker podcast, coach w34z3l discusses the concept of "pseudo balance." But what if your opponent strays far from GTO lines? Bluffing with a GTO frequen...

5 Dec 202325min

Season 6 is coming to you in December! Plus, James shares some big announcements, including our upcoming drops so you can help us celebrate our 10-year anniversary. It's our party, but you get the gif...

18 Okt 20232min

You already know a strong poker mindset is crucial for long term success. But how the heck does melding the idea of mental game and hit point meters from video games work? Coach "w34z3l" shares his mo...

27 Dec 202225min

While you can look at poker rake as simply the price of doing business, it's important to understand how this has changed over the years. Where do your rake dollars go? Why are sites limiting winning ...

13 Dec 202222min