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checkoutftr
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01-05-2009, 04:00 PM
Post subject: Levels of Thinking
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I think the below does a good job consicely defining "Levels" in poker.
In poker terms this is known as "levels of thinking".
Level 1 - Playing your cards.
Level 2 - Trying to read your opponents hand.
Level 3 - Trying to figure out what your opponent thinks you have.
Level 4 - Trying to figure out what your opponent thinks you think, he has.
If your opponent is simply playing his cards, it does you no good to try to figure out what he thinks you have; he has no clue what you have, and doesn't even care! The correct way to play against this player is to think in terms of level 2, what does he have?
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spoonitnow
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And you can read the entire article this post-whore stole this from here: http://www.examiner.com/x-1607-Bosto...Poker-Examiner
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The final mistake many players make is over-thinking. They get so caught up in 'outplaying' their opponents, they don't realize that the best way to extract money is usually playing straightforward.
As your game improves it is only natural to want to show off your skill set. Unfortunately, if your opponent is just playing his cards, and disregarding what you are doing, all your fancy plays will be for naught, and can even become counterproductive.
The best way to play is to always be one step ahead of your opponents; think of it as luring someone into a trap, if you get too far ahead of them they won't be able to follow you, and all your planning goes down the drain. You need to stay just far enough ahead that they can follow you.
In poker terms this is known as "levels of thinking".
Level 1 - Playing your cards.
Level 2 - Trying to read your opponents hand.
Level 3 - Trying to figure out what your opponent thinks you have.
Level 4 - Trying to figure out what your opponent thinks you think, he has.
If your opponent is simply playing his cards, it does you no good to try to figure out what he thinks you have; he has no clue what you have, and doesn't even care! The correct way to play against this player is to think in terms of level 2, what does he have?
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Originally Posted by Ripptyde
I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.
Rule # 1: don't ask questions
Rule # 2: don't ask questions
I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.
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celtic123
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lol.
Nothing slips past Spoon.
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a500lbgorilla
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JESUS TAKE THE KEYBOARD
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yah, well. Don't feel too bad. No one has ever had a truely original thought. All he did was steal the exact wording.
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Smithers, use the amnesia ray.
You mean the revolver, sir?
Precisely.
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Parasurama
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01-05-2009, 04:49 PM
Post subject: Re: Levels of Thinking
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Originally Posted by checkoutftr
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I think the below does a good job consicely defining "Levels" in poker.
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Well he did say "the below" so I'm inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt and believe that he didn't intend for us to think he'd written it himself.
Although the whole point of making the post is mystifying.
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kb coolman
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I can has post!!11!
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spoonitnow
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Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla
yah, well. Don't feel too bad. No one has ever had a truely original thought. All he did was steal the exact wording.
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It depends on which views in metaphysics you subscribe to. Though it's worth noting that not all thoughts are in terms of words.
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Originally Posted by Ripptyde
I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.
Rule # 1: don't ask questions
Rule # 2: don't ask questions
I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.
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