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Thanks a lot. I noticed that I just simplified the strategy from GTO Wizard which contains a limp range to raise 100%, causing me open-raise too wide from the SB. I am now reconstructing my preflop ranges.

I am confused about the SB 3-bet strategy. You said you get your 3-bets through almost 55% of the time. But when I look up how much BTN should fold to 3-bet from the SB, the percentage of the folding range is at least 63% (smaller 3-bet size and lower rake). 55% is not enough, isn't it?

Stats from my database:
[All players vs Hero: SB vs BTN 3-bet]
Fold to 3-bet: 54
Call 3-bet: 35
4bet: 11

I think they are over-calling and under-4betting against my 3-bet from the SB. I think I should apply a linear 3-bet range instead of a polarized 3-bet range because I should worry less about the good blocker from being 4-bet and better playability post-flop.

I have similar stats here if you were talking about fold to 3-bet (55%). But I get totally opposite conclusion. Did I get it wrong?

To answer your question in (3). I am new to the software, but I do find something similar. I think you're right; my XR Flop frequency is too low and even too close to the probability of hitting something on the flop (if I don't get it wrong, it's 12%?). I don't have GTO stats yet to refer to, but as you mentioned facing over-cbetting and over-folding to XR cbet, XR a ton more would be an effective countermeasure.

You are so patient and insightful. Thank you very much! I would try my best. :)

Absolutely incredible content! Thank you so much for helping me : )

But I tried to play solid GTO-based preflop ranges. Maybe it was because of the preflop (e.g. steal blinds not enough in SB, defend not enough facing BB's 3bet in SB etc., or maybe postflop issues.) I will check my ranges later. Thank you for your help!

Yeah, it's reasonable. Since filtering VPIP, my graph looks decent. But I had looked at it before. I thought it was not a problem if the win rate of BB was> -1BB/hand and the win rate for SB was > -0.5BB/hand (at least I am not losing more compared with doing anything XD). Now I figure out that I am a losing player if profits from the other 4 positions can't compensate for the loss. The previous requirement was too low

Here it is. I was amazed by the graph. Does everyone filter VPIP for their graphs? LOL

Thank you for the detailed explanation, which is definitely priceless to me. I am quite confused about what you mean by "Filtering for VPIP" in the graph (So the 2nd graph is still NL5). I am using PT4, and I don't know how to do it. Should I add a filter manually?

Thank you so much for replying. After looking for typical hand histories, I failed to do so because the deviations of villains affected a lot to my decisions.

Generally, I tend to play an aggressive style and try to attack weaknesses as much as possible. So I am over-bluffing for some spots. But it seems they usually don't fold the hands I am targeting (I usually use 65%-150% pot size. I don't want to size up because I want them to be consistent with my value bets). As for defence, I think the pool is severely under-bluffing. However, once I start over-folding, my red line falls drastically (maybe it has something to do with my bluffs). I have to pick up some marginal bluff catchers to slow it down. And then I always run into nuts when I start to bluff catch from time to time.

So, I don't know how I should adjust my strategy. I think I am quite familiar with the fundamentals and a little bit of poker theory (GTO stuff). But I am still confused about whether I should really go back to old-school style, play TAG or ABC poker to beat this stake.