AQs UTG1 on 984r: Check Back Showdown Value

Hero
A♥Q♥
Position
UTG1
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
4♦ 8♥ 9♠

Ace-high holds sufficient showdown value against missed floats to check back rather than turning it into a bluff.

Flop Analysis

Auto-played to reach this drill spot — you didn't act here, so it isn't scored.

Turn Analysis

Auto-played to reach this drill spot — you didn't act here, so it isn't scored.

River Analysis

Checking back is the correct decision to capture showdown value. Betting accomplishes little, as worse hands fold while better pairs and straights call. **Ranges:** SB arrives here with many missed overcards and gutshots such as A-T and K-Q that we beat at showdown, while their calling range is restricted to pocket pairs, 8x, and straights like 7-6. **Plan:** Checking back cleanly captures our equity against SB's missed floats without putting chips at risk against hands that have us beat. --- > **Takeaway:** When holding ace-high with genuine showdown value, check back the river instead of turning your hand into an unnecessary bluff.

Key Concepts

  • 3.6
  • Hero Strong Advantage
  • IP
  • Wet Board
  • LEAN TOWARD AGGRESSION