What are poker stats? A thorough explanation of appropriate values ​​for PFR and other metrics, and how to interpret the HUD.

To increase your winning percentage in online poker, utilizing “stats” is essential.

Stats are statistical data that quantifies a player’s behavioral tendencies, such as VPIP and PFR , and can be viewed in real time through the HUD.

This article provides a detailed explanation of key statistics, including PFR, their appropriate values, how to interpret the HUD, and how to use statistics to discern your opponent’s playstyle and apply that knowledge in actual games.

What are poker stats?

In short , poker statistics are a numerical representation of each player’s tendencies .

The reason it’s important is that we use the numbers to analyze hand ranges and understand playing tendencies .

Player statistics are top secret because leaking them could lead to predictions about their playing style .

However, in online poker, this is often unlocked if you use a VIP program .

However, there are apps that can externally record your statistic trends, so if you’re aiming to become an advanced player, you might want to consider using one of those.

Regarding the appropriate values ​​and meanings of poker statistics

In this section, we will explain in detail the appropriate values ​​for poker stats.

The items are as follows:

All of these are important pieces of information for analyzing the tendencies of your opponent, so let’s understand what these numbers mean.

The basic calculation method involves putting the total number of hands in the denominator and the number of hands you want to calculate in the numerator.
Specific examples will be explained in detail in each section.

Appropriate value for VPIP

VPIP stands for “the percentage of tips placed in the pot.”

The higher the number, the more competitive the person is; the lower the number, the more cautious they are.

It’s an abbreviation of the English phrase “Voluntarily Put Chips In Pot,” which literally translates to “voluntary insertion of chips into a pot.”

“Putting in a chip” means making a raise.

• Raise: To place the highest bet among all players up to that point.
• Call: Betting the same amount as the previous opponent.

Doing these things means actively participating in the game. Therefore,

• High VPIP: Aggressive player
• Low VPIP: A cautious player

This is the result.

As a guideline for VPIP,

• Around 20%
• 15% to 30%

This is considered the appropriate value.

Here’s a summary of the playstyles associated with each numerical value:

VPIP	Style	Hand image
Less than 10%	Super tight	・AA-77 ・AJ+ ・KQ
10-15%	tight	・AA-77 ・Picture Card ・A9+
15%-22%	Proper tightness	・All of the above ・Small pair ・High card connector ・A-X suited
22%-30%	Appropriate semi-loose fit	・All of the above ・all suited connectors ・multiple off-suit connectors ・one gapper
30% or more	loose	・All of the above ・All other cards

Less than 10%

There are virtually no players with a percentage below 10%, at least not at KKPoker.

This was confirmed by actually taking screenshots from about 600 players.

If you look at the “VPIP” number in the upper left corner of the video below, you’ll see that it’s not a single digit.

(This video shows the screens of approximately 100 players being rapidly flipped through.)

This is a rough video to convey the idea that “there are no cases below 10%.”

The most reliable method of investigation is to look at the numbers in the upper left corner of a simple HUD for a table of six people like this. ↓

This is what a simple HUD looks like. ↓

The number in the top left of the eight numbers is VPIP.

In this player’s case, the score is “18,” which is quite low.

As players join the game and fold (give up) one after another, the members change at a rate of about once every 3 seconds .

So I checked the VPIP numbers in the upper left corner of everyone’s screen, and there wasn’t a single player with a number below 10.

If you search more thoroughly, you might find it, but the probability is probably around 0.5%.

In other words, if your VPIP is below 10%, it means you’re “not taking enough risks. “

(Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that, but it might be good to be a little more proactive.)

10-15%: Tight (high)

You can find quite a few players in the “tight” tier, which is 10-15%.

The tightest player I’ve seen had a score of “11%”.

15-22%: Very high

There are a lot of players who play at an “appropriate tightness” level, which is between 15% and 22%.

Since more than 20% of people fall into this category, it’s slightly less than what’s considered “appropriately semi-loose.”

22-30%: Most common

The largest group of players, 22-30%, are those who use a “moderately loose” style of play.

Even within the same appropriate zone, there are more loose players than tight players, so KKPoker, which we investigated this time, can be described as an online poker platform where players generally “play aggressively.”

(This was particularly evident in the “Fold to 3-Bet” metric.)

Over 30% (surprisingly high)

Over 30% are classified as “loose,” but there are surprisingly many of them.

Especially among advanced players, there are many “gambling types,” so it’s absolutely not the case that more than 30% are bad.

A very high percentage of our participants, 49%, are former champions.

If you’re not the champion, you’ll see some people with scores in the 70% range.

Furthermore, even among those who played approximately 4,000 hands, a very high success rate of 90% was observed.

(This means they’re going for the win in most of the games.)

Since VPIPs vary so much, there’s no need to be particularly concerned with finding an optimal value.

(Considering that the champions are particularly far from their optimal values, it could be said that adhering to the optimal values ​​is not necessarily required.)

Appropriate PFR values

PRF stands for Preflop Raise.

Pre-flop refers to the very first stage of a game.

Thus, two cards are dealt to the players at the beginning.

At this point, if you are confident in your hand, you should “raise”.

This is how the bets are increased using the gauge.

The probability of raising the stakes pre-flop (at the beginning) is called the pre-flop raise rate (PFR).

In other words, people with a high PFR are those who “take a gamble right away,” while those with a low PFR are those who “don’t take a gamble.”

The appropriate PFR (Percutaneous Fertility Ratio) is considered to be around 10-20%.

The following is a summary of the guidelines for “how often to raise” based on PFR values.

PFR value	style	Examples of the first two cards you have
0-2％	Very careful	AA, KK, QQ, AK
3-5％	Very cautious	TT (10 pairs) or higher, AJ or higher
6-9％	Somewhat cautious	77 (pair of 7) or higher, A9 or higher, K10 or higher, and a certain degree of suited connectors (same markings and consecutive numbers)
10-15％	Standard (cautious)	Pairs of 66 or less, one face card, and all suited connectors.
16% or more	Standard (aggressive)	The above hands, and all other hands

*Suited = same mark, Connector = consecutive number, Suited connector = same mark and consecutive number

Let’s show you with an actual screen.

16% or more: Any unpredictable hand

First of all, this is a hand with absolutely nothing in it.

This is the kind of person who would raise their bets if their PFR value was 16% or higher.

(The Raise button is not displayed because it is not yet your turn.)

The data above shows an example of a player whose PFR actually exceeds 16%.

(In fact, there are quite a lot of people with a PFR of 16% or higher.)

10-15%: Pairs of 66 or less, one face card, and all suited connectors.

This is a pair of 2s, which are “pairs of 6 or less”.

This is one face card (different suits).

Those who raise their stakes from the start at this level are considered “somewhat cautious” even within the appropriate range.

The PFR screen for players in this zone actually looks like the image above.

6-9%: 77 or higher, A9 or higher, K10 or higher, and some suited connectors

There are pairs of 8s (88) that are 77 or higher.

Since it’s K and Q, it’s “K10 or higher”.

These are “suited connectors” with the same sequential number (diamond 89).

Those raising for the first time at this level tend to be a little more cautious than average.

The image above shows an example of data for players whose PFR values ​​fall within this zone.

3-5%: 10 or more pairs, AJ or better

There are 10 pairs (TT).

This is KQ. This is a stronger hand than AJ.

Those who raise for the first time at this level are “quite cautious.”

The above is an example of PFR data for players in this zone.

Less than 3%: AA, KK, QQ, AK

This is a pair of Qs (QQ).

AA and KK rarely appear in the first hand, so this is the only one I managed to photograph, but people playing at this level for the first time are “extremely cautious.”

The data for a player with a PFR of 1% is as shown above.

Appropriate values ​​for Steal (BB Steal/Blind Steal)

The Steal value directly represents the “probability of attempting a Steal.”

Stealing is a technique where you raise pre-flop to force your opponent to fold and gain control of the blinds .

It is also known by other names such as “BB Steal” or “Blind Steal”.

Simply put,

1. I immediately raised my bet on the very first turn.
2. Make them think you have a strong hand.
3. Make other players give up
4. Take the initial amount of money (blinds) that is put into play.

This is the method.

For example, this is a clearly weak hand, consisting of “5 and 10” and “different suits.”

Here, I deliberately raise my bet significantly.

Then, four out of the other five players folded (meaning they gave up).

One person is still left, but if everyone gives up now, the steal will be a success.

You can win with cards like “5 and 10,” which are clearly weak cards.

Regarding the appropriate value or guideline for this steel ratio, there is actually no generally accepted number.

Even in the book ” Phil Gordon’s Digital Poker ,” which is often used as a source for benchmark statistics , the steal rate is not mentioned.

(Not only are there no benchmark figures, but the steal rate doesn’t even appear.)

Therefore, let’s take a look at the statistics of the top-level players who were selected as the “East and West Team Representatives” for KKPoker.

Next, let’s look at the stats for the “SpinUp Master,” the best player in the daily SpinUp rankings.

The combined figures from the six individuals came to ” 29% to 40% “.

The fact that high results can be achieved with this value means that a range of 5% above or below it can be considered within the acceptable range.

Therefore , it’s safe to assume that “25% to 45%” is a reasonable range for the steal rate .

Optimal value for Check- Raise

A check-raise is the probability of raising after checking .

A check means “to pass without placing a bet.”

I generally do this when my hand (cards in my hand) is weak.

Then, when it’s your next turn, raising (increasing your bet) is called a check-raise.

Many people will probably wonder about that.

This pattern can be as follows:

1. Just a bluff.
2. The cards played suddenly gave me an advantage.

While possibility ② exists, if the initial check was weak enough to warrant it, the likelihood is low.

Therefore, check raises are often a bluff, as described in point ① .

Therefore, players with a high check-raise rate are often considered “players who bluff a lot.”

(In poker, bluffing is called “bluffing.”)

Let’s actually try it.

First, check with the high card (the empty card).

There are three cards on the table.

There are now four cards on the table, and it’s your turn.

As usual, I have a weak hand with high cards.

However, I’m going to raise the price anyway.

The raise is complete, and “Raise” is displayed on the author’s icon .

This is a check-raise.

If other players think, “It looks like I have a strong hand,” and fold (give up), you will win by default.

There is no specific ideal value for a check-raise , but it is generally considered that most players aim for around 5-15%.

Phil Gordon’s “Digital Poker” includes guidelines for flop-check-raise.

The flop is the first turn, and regarding the check-raise rate here, it says that ” skilled players generally check-raise around 10% .”

Looking at actual KKPoker champions and East/West team representatives, their check-raise rates range from 3% to 8%. ↓

(The number in the upper right corner of the displayed numbers is the check-raise percentage.)

Looking at it this way, at least in the case of KKPoker, it can be said that “5-10% is an appropriate check-raise rate.”

Optimal AF value

The name might not immediately suggest it, but AF stands for Aggression Factor.

While there are various calculation methods depending on the tool used, it is generally calculated as (number of bets + raises) ÷ number of calls .

Since the number of calls is the denominator, it can exceed 1, and the appropriate value is considered to be between 2 and 3.

However, the appropriate value will vary depending on the number of participants at the table, so it’s better to use an external tool to obtain a more detailed value.

From the appropriate AF values, calling is a relatively weak action, and you can see how much pressure bets and raises can put on your opponent.

Appropriate value for 3-Bet % (three-bet rate)

This is the probability of 3-betting against an opponent’s raise pre-flop .

Pre-flop is the “first turn.”

First, your opponent suddenly raises their bet.

In response to this,raising the bet again is called a “3-bet. “

The reason it’s called a “3-bet” will become clear when you look at the table below.

1 bet	The initial bets placed on the table (the big blind)
2 bets	An immediate raise (opening raise)
3 bets	Raise again to 2 bet

While there aren’t specific terms like “1-bet” or “2-bet, ” we refer to a “raise in response to an opening raise” as a “3-bet,” based on the above reasoning .

Let’s take a look at the actual screen.

First, the initial turn (pre-flop).

The player to my left made an opening raise.

A light green button labeled “Raise” is displayed.

And then it was my turn.

This is how you make a covert raise (3-bet).

The word “Raise” was also displayed for me.

This is a 3-bet, and the probability of someone making this bet is represented by the “3-Bet%” stat.

3-Bet% Guidelines and Appropriate Values

Phil Gordon’s “Digital Poker” states the following:

3-Bet％	Player Profile
Less than 5%	Weak-tight (overly cautious)
5% to 9%	Appropriate value (mostly advanced players)
More than 9%	Light (too aggressive)

The appropriate range is approximately 5-9%.

Let’s check out some of the top players, including KKPoker champions and East-West team representatives.

As you can see, it is indeed “5-8%”, which games Gordon’s standards.

Actually, Gordon’s criteria and KKPoker’s figures often don’t match, but for this three-bet rate, they were a perfect match.

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Appropriate value for 4Bet%

4BET% represents the re-raise rate relative to 3BET, and a reasonable value is usually less than 3% .

That’s because even if you try to return a light 4-bet to a 3-bet, almost all 4-bets will result in a pot-over, effectively guaranteeing an all-in.

If a player only plays with deep stacks, their 4-bet rate may also be high, but almost all players

Players are likely to score below the appropriate level.

The appropriate value for Fold to 3-Bet

Fold to 3-Bet I is the percentage of times you would fold (give up) after being 3-bets by an opponent who has 3-betted you after you have 2-bets.

A higher percentage indicates that you give up easily (you are cautious), while a lower percentage indicates that you are less likely to give up (you are competitive).

Phil Gordon provides the following numerical guidelines:

Less than 60％	He’s too aggressive. He’s eager to win, but he often has weak hands, so you can beat him.
60% to 70%	A standard, skilled player (appropriate level)
Over 70%	He’s being too cautious. If you place a 3-bet, he’ll give up immediately.

The relevant section of the book is shown in the image below.

In Japan, too, the appropriate value for Fold to 3-Bet is often said to be 60-70%.

However, when it comes to KKPoker, this common sense is “probably wrong . “

This was discovered after surveying approximately 500 actual players.

No one is more than 60%

If the ideal value is 60-70%, then “60% should be on the low side.”

However, the figure of over 60% was zero in a survey of approximately 500 people.

Only one player had reached 60%.

Even finding something in the “50% range,” which is lower than this number , is quite difficult.

(We will introduce the 12 people later.)

Champion values ​​range from 2% to 38%.

On KKPoker, you can see who has been a tournament champion in their profile.The percentages for those champions ranged from 2% to 38%.

Achievements	Fold to 3-Bet
$7K Turbo Warrior Champion	2％
$7K WARRIOR Champion	18％
$8K WARRIOR Champion	20％
$10K Mini Glory PKO Champion	23％
$2K Turbo Classic Champion	24％
$3K WARRIOR Champion	32％
$5K HYPER WARRIOR Champion	32％
$5K Europe PKO Champion	37％
$8K WARRIOR Champion	38％

You might be shocked, but there are some former champions who fall into 2% category .

“It’s an extremely aggressive style, where they almost always go for a 3-bet.”

The players for each champion are listed below.

It’s highly unlikely that these champions simply happened to have low scores.

1. The number of people involved and the discrepancies in the numbers are too large to be mere coincidence.
2. There are almost no players with more than 60 years of experience.
3. Even 40-50 units is a small number.
4. The overall average is in the 10-30% range.

That’s the situation.

The highest score among those with a proven track record was 52%, achieved by a SpinUp Master player .

Becoming a SpinUp Master is extremely difficult, so this player’s achievements are, needless to say, truly remarkable.

However, becoming a tournament champion is much more difficult.

1. The champion’s stats are lower.
2. Even with SpinUp Master installed, the highest level is around 52%.

Considering this, it can be said that “60-70% is not an appropriate value.”

Even 50% is too little.

We checked approximately 500 players this time, and about 15 of them exceeded 50% .

(Although we are introducing 12 people here, we are counting them as 15 people in total, including those we may have missed.)

15 ÷ 500 = 0.03, which is “3%” in percentage terms.

“If 3% of people are considered to be at the right level, then those people are the ones who have been carefully selected.”

In other words,they should all have achievements such as being champions, but that’s not actually the case.

As shown below, there were no individuals with achievements such as being a champion or representing the East or West teams.

(Of course, they are all very high-level players , but the point is that “their achievements are not quite in the top 3%.”)

Although they may not have achieved championship status or other significant accomplishments, players with a success rate exceeding 50% are generally considered advanced players.

This can be seen from other metrics besides Fold to 3-Bet, but what’s even clearer is that they were “focusing on high-stakes games .”

It’s impossible for beginners to continue playing high-stakes games indefinitely, and it’s not the case that “a large number of beginners will flock to high-stakes games.

“Over 50% of players are advanced players, and this cautious playstyle may be particularly well-suited to them in high-stakes games.

The appropriate range for KK Poker is “10% to 50%”.

Based on the above research findings, the appropriate value for Fold to 3-Bet on KKPoker is “10% to 50%”.

The champion’s percentage ranged from “2% to 38%”, but 2% was deemed an exception and the percentage was set to “10% and above”.

Also, considering that 52% of them were SpinUp Masters, and taking Gordon’s argument into account, it would be reasonable to raise the upper limit to 50%.

Considering this, the guidelines can be summarized in the table below.

Less than 10%	They might be too aggressive.
10% to 50%	Aptitude (Champion or SpinUp Master level)
Over 50%	This might be overly cautious (though it could be correct outside of KKPoker).

The guideline of “60% to 70%” is probably appropriate for overseas casinos, real casinos, and online poker other than KKPoker, such as GG Poker .

However, in the case of KKPoker, the actual figures are as presented here.

Appropriate value for C-Bet (CB%)

This is the percentage of players who raised on the first turn and then bet again on the next turn .

In technical terms, it’s the percentage of players who raised pre-flop and then bet on the flop.

Raising means increasing the stakes.

A bet is an additional amount of money you put in (it’s an addition, not an increase in the overall standard).

The fact that they were able to raise their hand at the beginning and then add more means that their initial hand was quite strong .

However, the definition of “strong” varies from person to person.

A low C-Bet indicates that “unless you’re extremely strong, you won’t take that much of a gamble.”

Conversely, those with a high C-Bet are either “taking a gamble even with moderate skill” or “taking a gamble as a bluff.”

In other words, C-Bet can measure not only a person’s assertiveness but also how often they bluff.

(Because everyone has the same chance of getting a strong hand from the start.)

Incidentally, C-Bet is an abbreviation for ” Continuation Bet ,” and is sometimes further abbreviated as “CB.”

A literal translation would be “continuous betting,” referring to two consecutive aggressive actions (raise followed by a bet).

C bet in actual game

Let’s try making a C bet in an actual game.

First, since it’s my turn (pre-flop), I’ll raise.

The author has been given a yellow-green “Raise” mark.

It’s the second turn, the “flop”.

This is how you place your bet (meaning you add to your stake).

The author’s “Bet” icon lit up in yellow-green.

This completes the C bet.

There are two types of C-Bet.

Actually, there are two types of C-Bets.

A “flop C-Bet” is when the game ends after two turns, while a “turn C-Bet” is when it continues for three turns.

FlopCB (Flop C-Bet)	Raise pre-flop, bet on flop (raise on the first bet, bet on the second bet)
TurnCB (Turn C-Bet)	Continuing from above, bet on the turn (bet on the 3rd turn as well).

The bet I just completed was “Flop C-Bet”.

Next, I will show you the “Turn C-Bet” screen.

It’s my turn, the third time.

There are four cards on the table.

In poker, “turn” refers to the third turn.

I’ll place another bet here.

The bet was completed, and the “Bet” icon lit up for me again.

This completes the “Turn C-Bet” step.

Appropriate values ​​and guidelines for C-Bet

When people refer to C-Bet, they generally mean FlopCB (Flop C-Bet).

This is a C-Bet that is completed in the order of 1st and 2nd rounds.

Phil Gordon categorizes these C-Bet guidelines as follows:

FlopCB	Player tendencies
Less than 55%	You’re either being too cautious or you’re playing too recklessly by setting traps.
55% to 75%	Appropriate value (applies to most skilled players)
Over 75%	You’re betting too much.

The relevant section of the book is as follows:

Let’s take a look at the statistics of actual top-level players, specifically KKPoker champions and East/West team representatives.

First, here are those whose levels fall within the “55% to 75%” range that Gordon considers to be the appropriate range. ↓

Looking at these top-level individuals, Gordon’s theory certainly seems correct.

On the other hand, even among those at the same top level, there were some who “fall below Gordon’s standards (Gordon’s assessment that they are too cautious).”

The last 51% could be considered within the margin of error, but the rest of the figures are clearly outside the “standard value.”

Furthermore, among the “SpinUp Masters,” who are the best players in the daily SpinUp rankings, some had a very low success rate of “18%.”

Looking at these figures, at least in the case of KKPoker, a lower percentage of around 30% can be considered a reasonable value.

Even among those with high scores, very few players significantly exceeded 75%; out of approximately 500 players checked, we estimated that only about 10 had this figure.

(After checking about half of them, the following people were observed.)

For these individuals as well, a score in the 70% range is close to the appropriate value, so it can be said that most KKPoker players do not need to worry about the upper limit.

Appropriate value for Fold to C-Bet

This is the probability of folding (giving up) when your opponent makes a C bet .

As explained in the previous paragraph, a C bet is a series of bets: “raise ⇒ bet”.

How you decide to “keep betting or fold” against an aggressive opponent who keeps betting reveals your level of assertiveness.

A higher Fold to C-Bet indicates a more aggressive bet, while a lower Fold to C-Bet indicates a more cautious bet.

There are three types of C bets, depending on “how many consecutive bets you place.”

How far should we go?	Types of C-Bets
Up to the second flop	Flop C-Bet
Up to the 3rd turn	Turn C-Bet
Up to the 4th time (River)	River CｰBet

Generally, “Fold to C-Bet” refers to the probability of folding to the top “flop C-bet” .

There are three types of Fold to C-Bet, depending on which of the three C-Bets you decide to fold to.

Which C bet should I place?	Fold to C-Bet Types
Flop C bet	Fold to Flop CBet
Turn C Bet	Fold to Turn CBet
River C bet	Fold to River CBet

Essentially, “Fold to” is the same for all of them, and then the names of the three different types are added after it.

Appropriate values ​​and guidelines for Fold to C-Bet

For each of the three types, the appropriate Fold to C-Bet values ​​are as follows:

The guideline is the same whether the maximum number of people is 6 (6MAX) or 9 (9MAX).

Fold to C-Bet Types	Numerical value (probability of folding)
Fold to Flop CBet	60％
Fold to Turn CBet	40％
Fold to River CBet	40％

Let’s take a look at the actual numbers of top-level players.

(This list is limited to KKPoker champions, East and West team representatives, and top-ranked players on the leaderboard.)

The overall figures ranged from 36% to 63%.

If KK Poker’s Fold to C-Bet metric is limited to “flop C-bets” only, then top-level players are significantly outside the appropriate value of 60%.

However, if the Fold to C-Bet value includes “Turn C-Bet” and “River C-Bet,” the appropriate values ​​for these two are 40%.

If these two “40%” figures are mixed together, then indeed, almost all of the top performers fall within the appropriate range, and those who are outside the range can be considered within the margin of error or individual differences.

Optimal value for Fold to Steal

Fold to Steal is the probability of folding when a steal occurs while a player is in the blinds .

For example, if you folded every time someone went all-in from a short-stacked BTN, your percentage would be close to 100%.

The appropriate value is between 70% and 75%, so generally, the correct decision is to get off.

However, if you thoroughly consider the hands that will steal from each position, it’s not as difficult to deal with as you might think, so some people might consider 60% to be an appropriate value.

ATS appropriate value

ATS represents the probability of a player performing a steal action.

This value is also useful for measuring aggression in short stacks, so be sure to check it.

The appropriate value is slightly less than 40%.

WTSD appropriate value

This refers to the probability of reaching the showdown .

WTSD stands for “Went to Show Down”.

The showdown is the final state where all five cards on the table are revealed . ↓

This showdown is where the winner is definitively decided, and this shows the probability (how often it has happened in the past) of reaching that point.

Players with a high WTSD are the type who will “take on unfavorable games,” while players with a low WTSD are the type who “give up unless it’s an advantageous game.

WTSD appropriate values ​​and guidelines

The appropriate range for WTSD is considered to be 20% to 30% .

These are just rough guidelines, but here are some player tendencies based on numerical values:

WTSD	tendency
Less than 20%	They tend to back down from a competition (cautious type)
20% to 30%	Optimal value
Over 30%	Easy to take on challenges (aggressive type)

Let’s take a look at the actual statistics of top-level players who have achieved things like becoming champions or representing the East and West teams in KKPoker.

The combined percentage for the six individuals was “19-24%”.

Except for the 19% of champions, everyone else’s values ​​are within the appropriate range.

Furthermore, the 19% who experienced a 1% difference can be considered to fall within the range of individual variation.

Conversely, let’s look at examples of people whose WTSD scores are significantly high or low .Based on KKPoker’s experience, the situation was that ” a score of over 30 was considered quite high” (based on a survey of approximately 500 people).

Since up to 30% is considered an appropriate value, 31% can also be said to be close to an appropriate value.

Furthermore, there were “almost no” people with higher scores on KKPoker, and the number of people in the 40s was “close to zero. “

(At least, no one in their late 30s was found in this survey.)

Conversely, the champion was visible with a very low percentage of 11% .

While many people appear to be in the high teens, those in the low teens are few, and the lowest percentage in this survey was “10%”.

(We couldn’t find any players with single-digit numbers this time. It’s probably close to zero.)

Considering that there’s an example of a champion with an “11%” success rate, it could be said that a percentage in the teens is “not a problem.”

It is entirely possible to join the ranks of the top players by adopting a style of “only taking on games with a high probability of winning” (at least in the case of KKPoker).

Appropriate value for W$SD

This is the probability of winning after reaching the showdown.

W$SD% is an abbreviation for “Won Money At Showdown”.

This is what the screen looks like when you win a showdown.

Conversely, this is what the screen looks like when you lose.

If the score becomes 1 win and 1 loss, the W$SD% is “50%”.

Appropriate values ​​and guidelines for W$SD%

The appropriate range for W$SD% is considered to be “49-54%” .

However, this value needs to be viewed in conjunction with “WTSD”.

The reason is that ” it’s only natural that people who rarely make it to the showdown have a higher win rate .”

People who rarely go to showdown (low WTSD) are “people who only play to the end when they have a really strong hand.”

This naturally leads to a higher winning percentage.

On the other hand, people with a high WTSD are those who “play to the end even with weak hands.“

Naturally, the win rate will be lower.In other words, the ideal situation is to have high WTSD and W$SD% , but such players are rare.

numerical values	W$SD% is high	W$SD% is low
WTSD is high	strongest	I’ll play even with a weak hand.
Low WTSD	I only play with strong hands.	Simply weak people

To summarize, it looks like this.

Looking at the statistics of actual KKPoker champions, the highest percentage I observed was around 54%.

Furthermore, this player’s WTSD is 30%, which is quite high in KKPokerd.

At KKPoker, WTSD in the 30% range is quite rare, and even champions sometimes have low rates of around 11%.

(Overall, it could be described as a culture where people don’t go all the way to the end.)

This player is a prime example of someone with high WTSD and W$SD%.And while the champions are all equally strong, almost all of them, including the top players, fall within the appropriate range of “49-54%”.

Some champions had a rating of “45%”, which is lower than the recommended value.

Quite surprisingly, while one might expect a high WTSD, it ‘s actually on the lower side at 18%.

However, as the tournament champion, there’s no doubt that his skills are top-notch.

In other words, even when both WTSD and W$SD% are low, there are still some very strong players among them.

(Perhaps they are winning many games that are decided before the showdown . In that case, it won’t be reflected in WTSD or W$SD%.)

What is a HUD that records poker stats? How to interpret it.

Online poker games generally include a HUD (Heads-Up Display) function that automatically compiles the various statistics mentioned in the previous section.

The way you interpret the HUD varies depending on the app. For example, in KK Poker, it is displayed as follows, and the displayed items also change between ring games and tournaments.

If you want to learn more about KK Poker’s HUD, please see the article ” What is KK Poker’s HUD? A thorough explanation of how to interpret the data and estimate ROI! “.

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If you’re using an app that isn’t built-in, you can use a poker tracker or a Hold’em manager.

However, this is often not allowed in live poker, so you’ll need to do the calculations in your head.

Understanding Playstyle and Strategy from Poker Stats (HUD)

Now, let’s analyze some poker statistics and briefly explain strategies for different playing styles.

Tight Aggressive

This refers to a type of player who has a low participation rate pre-flop but is aggressive in their actions after the flop.

For a tight-aggressive style, the VPIP is around 15%, and the CBET% is between 60% and 70%.

Basically, if you open raise, you can assume that your opponent will always make a continuation bet (CB).

One of its features is that it makes it easier to narrow down your hand range because you’re focusing only on top hands.

This playstyle is relatively easy to recommend for beginners.

How to play against a tight, aggressive style

If you’re certain your opponent is Tight Aggressive, the strategy is very simple.

Since their hand range is somewhat narrowed down, speculative hands that don’t overlap with their range will be the easiest to exploit.

However, be aware that if a tight-passive player chooses to raise or bet, they may have a very strong hand.

Since exploitation requires player skill, let’s practice exploits as a stepping stone for intermediate to advanced players.

Loose Aggressive

This refers to a type of player who participates frequently pre-flop and takes aggressive action after the flop.

Loose aggressive players typically have a VPIP of 15% to nearly 30%, making their hand range difficult to read .

However, the pre-flop raise rate tends to be lower than with a tight-aggressive strategy, and the CBET% is also lower.

Players who have mastered the loose-aggressive style will immediately spot your tells (habits) and make unpleasant bets and raises, so you need to be careful.

Loose aggressive play is a high-risk strategy that involves participating in the game with a wide range of hands, and is therefore considered a playstyle more common among relatively advanced players.

How to fight against a loose-aggressive player

When playing against a loose, aggressive player, you need to be selective with your hand .

The standard strategy is to play with hands in the top 10 percent or so, and if your opponent bluffs, call and play slowly.

This is a situation where a defensive poker play is effective, so a passive approach is justified.

Tight Passive

This refers to a type of player who participates little in the pre-flop phase and makes cautious decisions regarding their actions after the flop.

A typical tight-passive player frequently chooses options like calling or checking, and only raises when they have a strong hand.

Passive players tend to be more common among beginners, while VPIP accounts for about 15% to 30% of players.

And with a tight passive design, the CBET rate drops drastically.”If it doesn’t become a hit, I’ll quit.”This strategy will be repeated.

He’s sometimes called a “rocker,” suggesting he’s the type of player who plays with the firmness and solidity of a rock.While he rarely suffers large losses, he’s also a somewhat predictable type of player , as he’ll raise or bet the moment he gets a strong hand .

How to deal with tight passives

Most tight passive players are beginners, and bluffing is very effective against them.

Since the odds are generally coming down frequently, you should increase the frequency of your bluffs.

With this strategy, you can generally maintain value unless you’re extremely unlucky.

From our perspective , it’s important to only attack when we have a hand of two pairs or better .

Because your opponent is playing with a tight hand, a single pair is likely to result in a loss in the kicker battle.

Since they are generally easy to counter, it’s important to use bluffs appropriately and wear them down effectively.

Loose Passive

This player is highly active pre-flop and carefully chooses their actions after the flop.

Loose passive players participate pre-flop with a wide range of hands, and then play passively, such as checking or calling, from the post-flop onward.

They are the type of players who may place pre-flop raises at over 20% and CBETs at 80% .

Players who repeatedly make calls are called “calling stations.”

While most players are inexperienced beginners who make calls without much thought, there are rare cases where advanced players intentionally play loosely and passively to trap opponents, so caution is advised..

How to deal with loose passive

Loose passive players will basically call in any situation,Bluffing is ineffective..

For tough callers, the most effective strategy is a simple one: drastically reduce the frequency of bluffs and only attack when a strong hand appears.

However, caution is advised when facing advanced players, as it can be difficult to implement effective countermeasures.

Maniac

“Maniac” refers to players who participate in every pre-flop round, or only play with premium hands. They are players who prefer extremely extreme gameplay.

A distinctive feature is that they have extremely extreme stats, such as a PFR of 5% or 40% .From our perspective, it’s difficult to read because they don’t follow the theory, and thus they can be called a troublesome opponent .

How to play against a Maniac

When facing a maniac, caution is essential. Although they appear reckless, many of them are actually very strong players.

They are often highly skilled at hand reading, and inexperienced players who challenge them risk having their hands exposed and being exploited.

Unless you are holding an exceptionally strong hand, it is generally safer to avoid confrontation, as these situations frequently require difficult decision-making.

Adopting a disciplined approach—essentially “let sleeping dogs lie”—is key to maintaining a solid strategy.

Now that you understand how to approach maniacs, let’s move on to a practical example by playing on KK Poker while using a HUD.

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Be careful not to over-rely on statistics.

Understanding statistics is essential when playing poker.

However, be careful not to put too much faith in the statistics .

Stats are determined by the accumulation of past performance, but they may not apply if a player has recently changed their play style or experienced rapid improvement.

Furthermore, playing styles often vary depending on the position, so it’s best not to think that “stats are everything.”

Especially against opponents who play in extreme ways, relying too much on stats can lead to disappointment.

Of course, it’s important to check the stats, but keep in mind that it’s dangerous to make all decisions based solely on stats!

Pay close attention to stats and gear changes in poker tournaments.

Finally, the last section covers important points to keep in mind when competing in tournaments against intermediate or advanced players .

Even if your opponent played tightly in the early stages, you should assume that they’ve become a different person by the final table .

When the number of players decreases, even tight, aggressive players tend to become more aggressive and looser .

Especially in the late stages of a heads-up game, a single pair can be incredibly powerful, so it’s important to play with confidence even if you have a middle pair.

Check your poker stats to gain an advantage over your opponents!

This article explains the meaning of poker stats, appropriate values ​​for key items such as PFR, and how to interpret and utilize the HUD.

By correctly understanding the statistics, you can discern your opponent’s play style and make well-founded decisions.

VPIP and PFR, in particular, are the most frequently checked basic metrics, and comparing them to appropriate values ​​allows you to quickly grasp your opponent’s tendencies, such as whether they are tight or loose, aggressive or passive.

Let’s start by focusing on these two things.

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