Know types of playing styles to win in Texas Hold'em poker
In Texas Hold'em, all poker players are dealt two cards (termed ‘hole cards’) which belong to the respective players. Then they are are dealt five community cards - on the "board", face-up.
All the players active in the game utilize these cards in sync with their respective hole cards for forming the best possible poker hand with five cards.
Terms 'tight or loose' generally denote a poker player's attitude or outlook towards the stack of chips whereas terms, aggressive or passive, indicate a person’s betting style.
By combining the above attitudes related to the stack of chips and the opponents result in four broad playing styles. They are:
These are the terms which denote various playing styles. Once you are able to spot the types of your poker opponents, you will start winning Texas Hold'em poker, by staying a step ahead of them.
The ‘Loose-passive’ playing style
Such a player won't protect every penny, but would closely follow opponents’ leads. Such players tend to play most hands, but seldom initiate raises or bets.
The ‘Loose-aggressive’ playing style
Such a player won't also protect every penny, but make an attempt to command the table and make his or her opponents to chase him / her or fold. Such players initiate raises or bets more often, even while holding weak cards.
The ‘Tight-passive’ playing style
Such a player looks to protect money as well as closely follow opponents’ leads. Such players wait for others to initiate betting. They call only when they hold good cards and will seldom raise.
The ‘Tight-aggressive’ playing style
Such a player even while looking to protect money would try to command the poker game. Such players even though may allow opponents initiate betting, but would sure raise if they have good cards.
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