Complete Poker Strategy Guide
Master the art of poker with our comprehensive strategy guide covering everything from basic rules to advanced tournament play.
All Skill Levels
Proven Strategies
Psychology Tips
Basic Poker Strategies
Starting Hand Selection
Learn which hands to play and which to fold
- Play tight in early position
- Expand range in late position
- Consider stack sizes
- Adjust for table dynamics
Position Play
Understanding the importance of position
- Late position is advantageous
- Play more hands in position
- Use position for bluffing
- Control pot size with position
Betting Patterns
How to bet for value and protection
- Bet for value with strong hands
- Use continuation betting
- Size bets appropriately
- Balance your betting range
Poker Hand Rankings
Strongest to Weakest:
- Royal Flush - A, K, Q, J, 10 all same suit
- Straight Flush - Five cards in sequence, same suit
- Four of a Kind - Four cards of same rank
- Full House - Three of a kind + pair
- Flush - Five cards of same suit
Continued:
- Straight - Five cards in sequence
- Three of a Kind - Three cards of same rank
- Two Pair - Two different pairs
- One Pair - Two cards of same rank
- High Card - Highest card when no other hand