AJo SB on TT6r: Bluff Catching with Ace-High

Hero
A♠J♥
Position
SB vs CO
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
6♠ T♦ T♥

We correctly defended our range with Ace-high on a paired board, but folded when Villain's river sizing became too polarized.

Flop Analysis

Checking our entire range is the standard play here as the caller out of position on a paired board.

Flop Analysis

Calling is the most profitable play with Ace-high here. We have significant equity against a wide CO c-betting range and our hand is too strong to fold to a single bet.

Turn Analysis

The 2c is a total brick. We must continue checking to the aggressor to allow them to continue bluffing with their air.

Turn Analysis

We should continue calling to realize our equity. Our hand functions as a high-quality bluff-catcher that unblocks Villain's potential air like KQ, KJ, or QJ.

River Analysis

Checking is the only option. We have no value to bet, and our hand still has some showdown value if Villain checks back their missed broadways.

River Analysis

Folding is correct against this pot-sized shove. While we beat pure air, Villain's range is now extremely polarized between trips+ and total misses, and we don't have the right price to call.

Key Concepts

  • 6.7
  • Villain Slight Advantage
  • OOP
  • Dry Board
  • LEAN TOWARD CHECK