Flop Analysis
Checking back is the most frequent play here. While we are the aggressor, this low, semi-wet texture actually gives UTG a slight equity advantage with their concentrated pocket pairs.
We correctly checked back a dry flop and eventually folded when our high card failed to improve on a paired board.
Checking back is the most frequent play here. While we are the aggressor, this low, semi-wet texture actually gives UTG a slight equity advantage with their concentrated pocket pairs.
Calling the small probe is a close mix, though folding is the higher frequency play for this specific combo. We have very little equity against a range that includes many pocket pairs and now top pairs.
Note: While the pot odds are excellent, AJo without a flush draw is a weak candidate to continue; folding is the preferred GTO baseline.
A clear fold on the river. The board pairing the Ten is better for the player who bet the turn, and our Ace-high has zero showdown value against a pot-sized bet.