Tackling Intermediate Mistakes

The last blog was dedicated to the beginners of the bunch, but now it’s time to help out those who are a little more advanced. How do you know if you’re intermediate? You’ve seriously considered buying a custom poker chip set. Here are some of the  most common mistakes:

• Not considering the strength of opponents’ hands. Of course the strength of your hand is important, but it really boils down to the cards your opponents are holding. You must direct your thought process to concentrating on the other players.
• Not tracking statistics. Most players do not do well at all games or all locations. Keep track of where you play your best.
• Being predictable. After a few hours at the same table, players will pick up on your betting habits. Change it up a bit and take them by surprise.
• Playing too many types of games. Intermediate players should focus on excelling at one game rather than trying to master them all.
• Thinking higher limits will help you win. If you can’t beat players at a lower-stakes game, I can guarantee you won’t have better luck with the higher-stakes players.
• Bad postflop folds. Intermediate players will player beautifully before the flop and then quickly fold afterward. They believe they need a very strong hand to win every time. Don’t be too cautious every hand, otherwise, you’ll rarely win.

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