66 BTN on Q44r: Bluff-Catching with Pocket Sixes

Hero
6♥6♠
Position
BTN vs HJ
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
4♦ 4♥ Q♠

We correctly defended our pair on a paired board, realizing our equity by calling down a small river bet after the turn went check-check.

Flop Analysis

Calling the flop c-bet is mandatory. We have a solid made hand on a paired board where HJ will be betting many high-card air hands.

Turn Analysis

Checking back the turn is the most robust play. Our hand is a pure bluff-catcher now and doesn't benefit from betting into a range that contains many Qx and Tx.

River Analysis

We must call this small river bet. HJ's sizing is inviting and our hand sits high enough in our range to prevent HJ from over-bluffing this line.

Key Concepts

  • Protection Priority
  • Villain Strong Advantage
  • IP
  • Dry Board
  • POT CONTROL