Ramblings on SPR

With a SPR ratio of one, we only have one move, if we bet fold, it would be a big mistake, therefore:

In position: we can check behind, call and all in, or put the money in ourselves.

If we are facing a bet, we have a simple equation in that as long as we have at least 33% equity against the betting range, we call.

If we have the option to bet or check, the factors that will be involved are our hand strength, board texture, villains image, how various turn cards affect the board, and possibilities of having more EV spots on the turn if we check behind.

If we bet, we can win the pot in two ways, at showdown or by having villain fold. Therefore we do not necessarily need to have minimum 33% equity against a villains calling range as we also have fold equity to add to the plus EV of some hands, which when we get called may only have 20% equity etc.

We should therefore check behind, when we miss the flop and the flop hits villains range for calling 3bets hard and our equity is not going to be good. If the board is missing both players ranges a lot we should bet by default, especially against tight players.

We should also check behind when we have a hand that can pick up lots of equity on man turns.