In a previous article I discussed playing heads up against a maniac in cash games. Now I am going to wax poetic about a different kind of opponent; the knucklehead. First, lets define that term. A knucklehead is slightly overaggressive when he smells weakness, but he is not a maniac. He is flamboyant, likes to […]

There are few situations in poker more challenging and more gratifying than playing heads up against a maniac in a cash game. While many players avoid this situation, and probably should, a pro seeks them out. By playing a style that exploits over-aggressiveness, you have a considerable edge.Your chance of going broke is higher than […]

A common mantra in No Limit Hold’em cash games is “Don’t lose your stack with one pair hands.” In practice this is more difficult to apply than in theory, but it is a good rule to live by. Nevertheless, there are situations that arise in which it is almost unavoidable.
Heads up cash games are the […]