How Do You Play AK Postflop When You Miss the Flop?

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lennso

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Hey CardsChat,

I’ve been working on improving my game, and one spot I struggle with is playing AK postflop when I completely miss the board.

For example, if I raise preflop with AK and the flop comes something like 8-5-2 rainbow, I’m not sure how to proceed. Should I:

  • C-bet most of the time to represent strength?
  • Check and give up if I face aggression?
  • Use a mixed strategy depending on my opponent?
How do you handle these situations, especially against different player types (tight, loose, aggressive, passive)? Any tips or resources you’d recommend for mastering AK postflop play?

Looking forward to your advice!
 
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Against one opponent I make a continuation bet about half pot size bet,if I win I win ,if I get called I watch the turn if it does not help me I fold against a bet.
 
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when the stack same, i will raise high the flop comes
95% enemy high card or deuce, 5% low card
if my stack 3x times than other, i will all in
or raise and raise make them think that i have deuce :D
8-5-2 rainbow far from straight, raise 3-bet first, second check, if enemy raise high, just let it go
thats my strategy :D
 
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lennso said:
Hey CardsChat,

I’ve been working on improving my game, and one spot I struggle with is playing AK postflop when I completely miss the board.

For example, if I raise preflop with AK and the flop comes something like 8-5-2 rainbow, I’m not sure how to proceed. Should I:

  • C-bet most of the time to represent strength?
  • Check and give up if I face aggression?
  • Use a mixed strategy depending on my opponent?
How do you handle these situations, especially against different player types (tight, loose, aggressive, passive)? Any tips or resources you’d recommend for mastering AK postflop play?

Looking forward to your advice!
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In my understanding, everything 100% depends on each specific situation and several factors. First of all, it depends on you and your style of play, and a lot depends on your opponents. It's also important to take into account your position, the format and stage of the tournament. There are no specific scenarios, each situation is special and individual, and understanding how to act comes with experience.
 
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