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Check-raise & Probe Bets

Lesson 11 · OOP aggression and delayed c-bets · 24 practice questions

Check-raise

Powerful OOP line: check-raise for value with strong hands, semi-bluff with draws on wet boards.

Probe bet

When aggressor checks back flop, lead turn with hands that need protection or thin value — a 'probe'.

Don't overuse

Check-raises and probes are higher variance. Use on boards that favor your range.

Key takeaways

• Check-raise OOP to attack capped ranges with value + semi-bluffs.
• Probe (lead) turns/rivers after villain checks back to seize the betting lead.
• Keep raises and probes balanced — don't only do it with the nuts.

Sample drill from this lesson

BB vs BTN. Wet 9-8-2 two-tone, you flopped bottom set, villain c-bets. Best action?

Board: 9♥ 8♥ 2♣
Your hand: 2♠ 2♦

Best action: Raise

Why: ✓ You have a set — raise for value and protection, charging worse hands and draws.

FAQ

When should you check-raise the flop?

Check-raise out of position with strong made hands and high-equity semi-bluffs on boards that hit your range — it builds the pot with value and denies the c-bettor a cheap continue.

What is a probe bet?

A probe bet is a lead by the out-of-position player on a later street after the preflop aggressor checks back — attacking the range they capped by declining to c-bet.

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