What are the main qualities a poker player must have to become a great player?

[dienesantosc]

Poker is more than just a game of luck; it is a game of skill, reasoning and intelligence.

Eu acredito Acredito que melhorar a si mesmo é muito importante para jogar poker, aprender a jogar. Vejo muitos jogadores que participam de jogos e não têm noção

 

[bermejoga]

once I heard that you'll only learn how to play a great poker when your loosings hit 20 grand...

 

[almir nicolau]

In 2025 these are not the best players in my point of view, there is a new generation that is above them, in terms of whether they achieve success, yes,
-Patience is a key point as poker is a medium-long term process.
-Study is essential to be successful in poker and improve yourself as you increase your limits.
-reading the opponent is related to studies and yes, it is essential to understand the players and how they behave (field).

-In relation to these players being successful it was their dedication at the beginning of their career, they had a solid career (base) and with that they were able to endure long years in the market playing good tournaments while still at a high level.

 

[Mbushe]

The main quality would probably have to be emotional control, you can not let a bad beat sway you from your game plan.

 

[ZenonBR]

To become a great poker player, one must possess several key qualities: Emotional Discipline – The ability to stay calm, avoid tilting, and make rational decisions under pressure is crucial. Patience – Great players know when to wait for the right opportunities instead of forcing action. Analytical Thinking – Understanding probabilities, opponents' tendencies, and making strategic moves is vital. Adaptability – Adjusting to different opponents, game dynamics, and formats ensures long-term success. Resilience – The mental strength to endure bad beats, downswings, and challenges while staying motivated to improve. Focus – Maintaining concentration over long sessions helps avoid costly mistakes. Work Ethic – Dedication to studying the game, analyzing hands, and evolving with the meta separates great players from average ones.

A great answer on several points that a player needs to follow, excellent vision of what needs to be done.

 

[dimon4ik89]

To be honest, I have not been interested in the story of any of the great players, how they achieved success, and what helped them do it. I think that many of them have very different stories. But I can say from myself that in order to become a great player, you need to be able to control your emotions, have composure, patience, observation, the ability to make sound and conscious decisions under pressure from opponents. And of course, have enough experience and understanding of the game itself, you need to learn to feel poker and everything that happens at the poker table. This experience comes gradually, I believe that it is impossible to learn to feel this game in 1-2 years. You also need a goal, desire and aspiration to become great. There is no way without it. There are many good players, but they do not have the goal of becoming great, they play in local poker clubs, periodically travel to other cities or countries to play, they earn their living this way and at the same time feel free. So here everything depends on what the initial goal of the player is).

 

[thedarkman]

Luck, luck and luck!

Having said that, away from no-limit hold 'em there are some games that have an element of skill. These are stud, stud hi-lo, razz, and to a limited extent pot limit Omaha hi-lo. Omaha is a lunatics game. Draw poker, pot limit, some skill. Have played triple draw only two or three times, don't like the game so can't speak to that.

 

[s0ftdumps]

In this topic, we will fine-tune the qualities that a poker player must have to become as great as Negreanu, Phil Ivey, and many other elite poker players.

What do they have that we could have?

- Patience
- Range Study
- Opponent Reading
- Etc...

So, what qualities should we train to become poker's elite?

• Patience: Absolutely vital. Waiting for the right moment and not getting frustrated during dry spells can make or break a game.
• Range Study: Understanding ranges and balancing your own to avoid being predictable is a game-changer. Constant study and practice are key here.
• Opponent Reading: The ability to pick up on physical and behavioral tells (in live poker) or betting patterns (in online poker) is huge. This skill takes time to refine but can give you a big edge.
• Emotional Control: Tilt is a poker killer. The best players stay calm and collected regardless of the outcome of any single hand.