26/12/2022
ChatGPT is not marketed as having anything to do with poker. On a whim, I asked about a particular hand I'd agonized over. The answer was outstanding and showed expert level understanding. I am not affiliated.
I asked: "In NL Texas Holdem, I am under the gun with Q of spades Q of diamonds vs a player in the cut off position. A player in middle position raises preflop and a player in late position 3 bets. I choose to 4 bet and the player in middle position folds. The player in late position calls. The flop is 5 of spades Ten of spades J of spades. I check and the player in late position also checks. The Turn comes 4 of hearts. I check and the player in late position makes a pot sized bet. Should I call, re-raise, or fold. If re-raise how much?"
ChatGPT responded: "In no-limit Texas hold'em, pocket queens (QQ) is a strong hand that can be played profitably from many different positions. If you are under the gun and raise with QQ, and are then faced with a 3-bet from a player in late position, it can be a good idea to 4-bet to try to build the pot and put pressure on your opponents. If the original raiser folds and the 3-bettor calls your 4-bet, you will be heads up against the 3-bettor on the flop.
The flop of 5s-Ts-Js with two spades gives you a flush draw, but does not give you a set or two pair. If you check the flop and your opponent also checks, it could be an indication that they do not have a strong hand or a made hand. In this situation, you may want to consider betting the turn to try to take the pot down right there. The size of your bet will depend on a number of factors, including the size of the pot, the size of your stack, the strength of your hand relative to your opponent's likely holdings, and your overall strategy and style of play.
If your opponent makes a pot-sized bet on the turn, it could be an indication that they have a strong hand, such as a set or a flush. In this situation, you will need to decide whether you want to call, re-raise, or fold based on your assessment of the strength of your hand relative to your opponent's likely holdings, as well as your overall strategy and style of play. If you think that your hand is strong enough to beat your opponent's likely holdings, you could consider making a re-raise of 2-3 times the size of their bet. This will create a larger pot and put pressure on your opponent to make a decision, while also leaving you with enough chips to continue playing if you are called or reraised.
Ultimately, the decision of whether to call, re-raise, or fold in this situation will depend on your assessment of the strength of your hand relative to your opponent's likely holdings, as well as your overall strategy and style of play."
