Classifications of Poker Players
I've got a confession to make. I like playing poker. When you
are playing online poker, you will generally notice several
different types of poker players. Knowledge of different poker
playing styles should lead you to an adjustment of your poker
game. Generally, some players you may want to attack right off
the bat, others you may want to leave alone. Here are some of
the different players' styles:
Loose The loose player is someone you need to watch out for.
They are characterized by their inexperience and usually play a
lot of hands. Seemingly, the loose player is always in the thick
of the poker game. Even with a poor hand, he will play until the
very end of the game hoping to get some luck with his cards. If
you play very aggressive with decent cards, exploiting a loose
player shouldn't be that difficult. Most likely, a loose player
will likely reward your efforts.
Aggressive loose An aggressive loose player raises the pot with
nothing and bets no matter what card he has. He always calls
bluff at every opportunity and is talkative and brimming with
over-confidence. Don't get egoistical around an aggressive-loose
player. And don't fall into the trap of playing his game and
calling his bets just to expose the weakness of his game. When
you have the cards to do so, attack them.
Tight Compared to an aggressive player, a tight player folds at
every hand and waits for pocket Aces. They can easily be lured
by a bluff. However, when they see signs of intimidation, they
fold. Be cautious, however, if they don't fold.
Aggressive Tight These type of players are extremely cocky.
Until the aggressive tight player gets a good hand, he will opt
to fold several times. When he plays his cards, he tends to play
like a loose player. He has knowledge of how to get more money
for his strong cards. Likewise, he knows how to take it easy and
let the other players on the table do battle when his cards are
not good enough. You might be in a bit of luck if you are
successful in bluffing an aggressive-tight player into a hand.
Don't allow yourself to be played by an Aggressive Tight player.
These are just a few examples of the general classifications of
the type of poker players you may encounter at an online poker
table. Remember. when you are playing poker, you are playing the
personality of your opponent more than your card. Master these
styles and quickly identify these players during your poker
game.