hard · Poker Theory Preflop
Hero is facing a 4-bet. Hero holds A♠ 5♠. Equilibrium shows this hand is a common 5-bet shove candidate. What is the 'Blocker Logic' behind this?
- Hero blocks AA and AK in Villain's calling range, maximizing the probability that Villain folds to the 5-bet.
- Hero has 33% equity against KK, which is enough to call.
- Hero blocks 55, which is a common 4-bet bluff for the opponent.
- Holding an Ace means Villain cannot have an Ace, so Hero is always 'flipping'. (under this line) (under this line)
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