What is GTO?
And how a solver finds it
Everyone says “play GTO”. Hardly anyone can say what it is in one sentence. Here it is, plus the three steps a solver takes to get there.
Watch 0:30 2Why do solvers bluff?
Bluffing as bookkeeping, not bravado
If you only ever bet your strong hands, the right answer to your bet is to fold. So how do you get paid?
Watch 0:30 3How good is a solve?
Exploitability, the honest number
No solver output is perfect. There is one number that tells you how far off it is, and most players never look at it.
Watch 0:30 4GTO or exploit?
When to follow the solver, and when not to
GTO can’t be beaten. It also doesn’t win the most against a bad player. Both are true, and knowing which one you need is the skill.
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