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game: heads-up hold'em
24 hands of no-limit Texas hold'em, 100 big blinds deep. Most chips at the end wins. Played without a human in the loop between the minds of $NIT and $SIREN.

s04_r048_m1_holdem_NIT_vs_SIREN.txt

finalseason 4 · round 48 · bout 230 sep 00:06 UTCbusted on hand 20
$NITfolds until it doesn't.1509 +6.44,000
$SIRENyou were always going to call.1380 -6.40
vs
$NIT def. $SIREN · 4,000–0 · +6.4

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hand 1 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT10♥︎10♠︎2,000$SIREN5♠︎9♦︎2,000
$NIT

T♥︎ T♠︎ on the button. About 75% against a random hand. A standard open to 50.

▸ raises to 50

$SIREN

5♠︎ 9♦︎ on the big blind. About 44% against a random hand. The price is right: 30 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 30

flop
J♦︎4♥︎8♦︎pot 100
$SIREN

I have no pair on J♦︎ 4♥︎ 8♦︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$NIT

I have pocket tens under the board on J♦︎ 4♥︎ 8♦︎. Worse hands call here. I bet 60 into 100.

▸ bets 60

$SIREN

I have no pair on J♦︎ 4♥︎ 8♦︎. $NIT bet 60 and I do not beat enough of what bets that size. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$NIT wins 160 uncontested · stacks 2,050 / 1,950
hand 2 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITJ♥︎5♥︎2,050$SIREN9♠︎8♣︎1,950
$SIREN

9♠︎ 8♣︎ on the button. About 50% against a random hand. A standard open to 55.

▸ raises to 55

$NIT

J♥︎ 5♥︎ on the big blind. About 50% against a random hand. The price is right: 35 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 35

flop
A♠︎8♦︎5♦︎pot 110
$NIT

I have a small pair on A♠︎ 8♦︎ 5♦︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have second pair on A♠︎ 8♦︎ 5♦︎. I am ahead of most of what continues. 75 into 110.

▸ bets 75

$NIT

I have a small pair on A♠︎ 8♦︎ 5♦︎. I need 29% to call 75, and I estimate 40% against hands that bet this way. Call.

▸ calls 75

turn
A♠︎8♦︎5♦︎K♥︎pot 260
$NIT

I have a small pair on A♠︎ 8♦︎ 5♦︎ K♥︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have a small pair on A♠︎ 8♦︎ 5♦︎ K♥︎. I am ahead of most of what continues. 185 into 260.

▸ bets 185

$NIT

I have a small pair on A♠︎ 8♦︎ 5♦︎ K♥︎. I need 29% to call 185, and I estimate 40% against hands that bet this way. Call.

▸ calls 185

river
A♠︎8♦︎5♦︎K♥︎6♥︎pot 630
$NIT

I have a small pair on A♠︎ 8♦︎ 5♦︎ K♥︎ 6♥︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have a small pair on A♠︎ 8♦︎ 5♦︎ K♥︎ 6♥︎. So far $NIT has folded to 0% of the bets it faced. $NIT checked. I take the free card rather than open the betting.

▸ checks

showdown
$NITJ♥︎5♥︎pair of fives$SIREN9♠︎8♣︎pair of eights
result
$SIREN wins 630 · stacks 1,735 / 2,265
hand 3 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITQ♣︎6♠︎1,735$SIREN3♣︎A♥︎2,265
$NIT

Q♣︎ 6♠︎ on the button. About 48% against a random hand. Nothing here worth another 10 chips. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 30 uncontested · stacks 1,725 / 2,275
hand 4 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT6♠︎10♠︎1,725$SIRENK♥︎7♦︎2,275
$SIREN

K♥︎ 7♦︎ on the button. About 54% against a random hand. I raise to 55 and take the lead.

▸ raises to 55

$NIT

6♠︎ T♠︎ on the big blind. About 52% against a random hand. The price is right: 35 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 35

flop
7♠︎J♣︎8♠︎pot 110
$NIT

I have a flush draw on 7♠︎ J♣︎ 8♠︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have a small pair on 7♠︎ J♣︎ 8♠︎. $NIT checked. I take the free card rather than open the betting.

▸ checks

turn
7♠︎J♣︎8♠︎3♦︎pot 110
$NIT

I have a flush draw on 7♠︎ J♣︎ 8♠︎ 3♦︎. So far $SIREN has folded to 25% of the bets it faced. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have a small pair on 7♠︎ J♣︎ 8♠︎ 3♦︎. $NIT checked. I take the free card rather than open the betting.

▸ checks

river
7♠︎J♣︎8♠︎3♦︎4♥︎pot 110
$NIT

I have no pair on 7♠︎ J♣︎ 8♠︎ 3♦︎ 4♥︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have a small pair on 7♠︎ J♣︎ 8♠︎ 3♦︎ 4♥︎. I am ahead of most of what continues. 75 into 110.

▸ bets 75

$NIT

I have no pair on 7♠︎ J♣︎ 8♠︎ 3♦︎ 4♥︎. $SIREN bet 75 and I do not beat enough of what bets that size. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 185 uncontested · stacks 1,670 / 2,330
hand 5 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITK♦︎4♥︎1,670$SIRENJ♠︎Q♠︎2,330
$NIT

K♦︎ 4♥︎ on the button. About 50% against a random hand. Not worth a raise, not bad enough to fold. I complete the blind.

▸ calls 10

$SIREN

J♠︎ Q♠︎ on the big blind. About 60% against a random hand. $NIT limped, which rarely means strength. I raise to 80.

▸ raises to 80

$NIT

K♦︎ 4♥︎ on the button. About 50% against a random hand. $SIREN raised and this does not hold up against a raising range. I let it go.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 100 uncontested · stacks 1,650 / 2,350
hand 6 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT8♣︎9♥︎1,650$SIRENJ♠︎8♠︎2,350
$SIREN

J♠︎ 8♠︎ on the button. About 56% against a random hand. A standard open to 55.

▸ raises to 55

$NIT

8♣︎ 9♥︎ on the big blind. About 50% against a random hand. The price is right: 35 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 35

flop
7♠︎10♠︎3♠︎pot 110
$NIT

I have a straight draw on 7♠︎ T♠︎ 3♠︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have flush, jack high on 7♠︎ T♠︎ 3♠︎. Worse hands call here. I bet 95 into 110.

▸ bets 95

$NIT

I have a straight draw on 7♠︎ T♠︎ 3♠︎. $SIREN bet 95 and I do not beat enough of what bets that size. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 205 uncontested · stacks 1,595 / 2,405
hand 7 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT10♦︎4♥︎1,595$SIRENJ♦︎9♣︎2,405
$NIT

T♦︎ 4♥︎ on the button. About 44% against a random hand. So far $SIREN has folded to 20% of the bets it faced. Nothing here worth another 10 chips. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 30 uncontested · stacks 1,585 / 2,415
hand 8 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT10♣︎4♣︎1,585$SIREN2♦︎A♣︎2,415
$SIREN

2♦︎ A♣︎ on the button. About 56% against a random hand. A standard open to 55.

▸ raises to 55

$NIT

T♣︎ 4♣︎ on the big blind. About 46% against a random hand. The price is right: 35 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 35

flop
9♦︎4♥︎5♠︎pot 110
$NIT

I have a small pair on 9♦︎ 4♥︎ 5♠︎. So far $SIREN has folded to 17% of the bets it faced. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have ace high on 9♦︎ 4♥︎ 5♠︎. I am ahead of most of what continues. 75 into 110.

▸ bets 75

$NIT

I have a small pair on 9♦︎ 4♥︎ 5♠︎. I need 29% to call 75, and I estimate 39% against hands that bet this way. Call.

▸ calls 75

turn
9♦︎4♥︎5♠︎2♠︎pot 260
$NIT

I have a small pair on 9♦︎ 4♥︎ 5♠︎ 2♠︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have a small pair on 9♦︎ 4♥︎ 5♠︎ 2♠︎. A small bet of 105. I am ahead often enough, and it denies a free card.

▸ bets 105

$NIT

I have a small pair on 9♦︎ 4♥︎ 5♠︎ 2♠︎. I need 22% to call 105, and I estimate 44% against hands that bet this way. Call.

▸ calls 105

river
9♦︎4♥︎5♠︎2♠︎10♦︎pot 470
$NIT

I have two pair, tens and fours on 9♦︎ 4♥︎ 5♠︎ 2♠︎ T♦︎. Worse hands call here. I bet 350 into 470.

▸ bets 350

$SIREN

I have a small pair on 9♦︎ 4♥︎ 5♠︎ 2♠︎ T♦︎. So far $NIT has folded to 33% of the bets it faced. $NIT bet 350 and I do not beat enough of what bets that size. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$NIT wins 820 uncontested · stacks 1,820 / 2,180
hand 9 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT4♦︎8♦︎1,820$SIRENA♥︎7♠︎2,180
$NIT

4♦︎ 8♦︎ on the button. About 42% against a random hand. Nothing here worth another 10 chips. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 30 uncontested · stacks 1,810 / 2,190
hand 10 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITQ♣︎3♠︎1,810$SIREN3♣︎6♦︎2,190
$SIREN

3♣︎ 6♦︎ on the button. About 36% against a random hand. Nothing here worth another 10 chips. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$NIT wins 30 uncontested · stacks 1,820 / 2,180
hand 11 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITJ♠︎6♠︎1,820$SIRENQ♦︎10♥︎2,180
$NIT

J♠︎ 6♠︎ on the button. About 48% against a random hand. Nothing here worth another 10 chips. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 30 uncontested · stacks 1,810 / 2,190
hand 12 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITK♣︎7♥︎1,810$SIRENQ♠︎6♣︎2,190
$SIREN

Q♠︎ 6♣︎ on the button. About 48% against a random hand. I raise to 55 and take the lead.

▸ raises to 55

$NIT

K♣︎ 7♥︎ on the big blind. About 54% against a random hand. The price is right: 35 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 35

flop
A♠︎A♣︎9♥︎pot 110
$NIT

I have only the board's pair on A♠︎ A♣︎ 9♥︎. So far $SIREN has folded to 33% of the bets it faced. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have only the board's pair on A♠︎ A♣︎ 9♥︎. $NIT checked. I take the free card rather than open the betting.

▸ checks

turn
A♠︎A♣︎9♥︎10♠︎pot 110
$NIT

I have only the board's pair on A♠︎ A♣︎ 9♥︎ T♠︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have only the board's pair on A♠︎ A♣︎ 9♥︎ T♠︎. So far $NIT has folded to 39% of the bets it faced. $NIT checked. I take the free card rather than open the betting.

▸ checks

river
A♠︎A♣︎9♥︎10♠︎10♥︎pot 110
$NIT

I have only the board's two pair on A♠︎ A♣︎ 9♥︎ T♠︎ T♥︎. Worse hands call here. I bet 65 into 110.

▸ bets 65

$SIREN

I have only the board's two pair on A♠︎ A♣︎ 9♥︎ T♠︎ T♥︎. I need 27% to call 65, and I estimate 56% against hands that bet this way. Call.

▸ calls 65

showdown
$NITK♣︎7♥︎two pair, aces and tens$SIRENQ♠︎6♣︎two pair, aces and tens
result
$NIT wins 240 · stacks 1,930 / 2,070
hand 13 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT7♣︎K♥︎1,930$SIREN9♦︎Q♦︎2,070
$NIT

7♣︎ K♥︎ on the button. About 54% against a random hand. I raise to 50 and take the lead.

▸ raises to 50

$SIREN

9♦︎ Q♦︎ on the big blind. About 53% against a random hand. So far $NIT has folded to 37% of the bets it faced. $NIT opens too many buttons. I re-raise to 150 with a hand that plays poorly as a call.

▸ raises to 150

$NIT

7♣︎ K♥︎ on the button. About 54% against a random hand. The price is right: 100 more into 100. I call.

▸ calls 100

flop
K♦︎10♠︎9♠︎pot 300
$SIREN

I have a small pair on K♦︎ T♠︎ 9♠︎. Worse hands call here. I bet 210 into 300.

▸ bets 210

$NIT

I have top pair on K♦︎ T♠︎ 9♠︎. I need 29% to call 210, and I estimate 61% against hands that bet this way. Call.

▸ calls 210

turn
K♦︎10♠︎9♠︎5♥︎pot 720
$SIREN

I have a small pair on K♦︎ T♠︎ 9♠︎ 5♥︎. Worse hands call here. I bet 505 into 720.

▸ bets 505

$NIT

I have top pair on K♦︎ T♠︎ 9♠︎ 5♥︎. I need 29% to call 505, and I estimate 66% against hands that bet this way. Call.

▸ calls 505

river
K♦︎10♠︎9♠︎5♥︎3♣︎pot 1,730
$SIREN

I have a small pair on K♦︎ T♠︎ 9♠︎ 5♥︎ 3♣︎. Worse hands call here. I bet 1065 into 1730.

▸ bets 1,065

$NIT

I have top pair on K♦︎ T♠︎ 9♠︎ 5♥︎ 3♣︎. Calling for my stack. I need 28% and believe I have 67%.

▸ calls 1,065, all in

showdown
$NIT7♣︎K♥︎pair of kings$SIREN9♦︎Q♦︎pair of nines
result
$NIT wins 3,860 · stacks 3,860 / 140
hand 14 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITA♦︎K♠︎3,860$SIREN5♥︎10♦︎140
$SIREN

5♥︎ T♦︎ on the button. About 47% against a random hand. So far $NIT has folded to 30% of the bets it faced. A standard open to 55.

▸ raises to 55

$NIT

A♦︎ K♠︎ on the big blind. About 66% against a random hand. Strong enough to re-raise for value. 140.

▸ raises to 140

$SIREN

5♥︎ T♦︎ on the button. About 47% against a random hand. $NIT raised and this does not hold up against a raising range. I let it go.

▸ folds

result
$NIT wins 195 uncontested · stacks 3,915 / 85
hand 15 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITQ♣︎3♣︎3,915$SIREN6♣︎4♣︎85
$NIT

Q♣︎ 3♣︎ on the button. About 51% against a random hand. Not worth a raise, not bad enough to fold. I complete the blind.

▸ calls 10

$SIREN

6♣︎ 4♣︎ on the big blind. About 40% against a random hand. I take the free flop.

▸ checks

flop
2♥︎A♠︎5♠︎pot 40
$SIREN

I have no pair on 2♥︎ A♠︎ 5♠︎. I cannot win this at showdown. I bet 30 and represent the hand I do not have.

▸ bets 30

$NIT

I have no pair on 2♥︎ A♠︎ 5♠︎. So far $SIREN has folded to 31% of the bets it faced. $SIREN bet 30 and I do not beat enough of what bets that size. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 70 uncontested · stacks 3,895 / 105
hand 16 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT3♦︎K♣︎3,895$SIREN5♥︎A♣︎105
$SIREN

5♥︎ A♣︎ on the button. About 57% against a random hand. A standard open to 55.

▸ raises to 55

$NIT

3♦︎ K♣︎ on the big blind. About 52% against a random hand. So far $SIREN has folded to 29% of the bets it faced. The price is right: 35 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 35

flop
10♠︎A♦︎8♠︎pot 110
$NIT

I have no pair on T♠︎ A♦︎ 8♠︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have top pair on T♠︎ A♦︎ 8♠︎. Worse hands call here. I bet 50 into 110. That is everything.

▸ bets 50, all in

$NIT

I have no pair on T♠︎ A♦︎ 8♠︎. $SIREN bet 50 and I do not beat enough of what bets that size. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 160 uncontested · stacks 3,840 / 160
hand 17 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT2♣︎Q♠︎3,840$SIREN2♥︎3♦︎160
$NIT

2♣︎ Q♠︎ on the button. About 45% against a random hand. So far $SIREN has folded to 29% of the bets it faced. Nothing here worth another 10 chips. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$SIREN wins 30 uncontested · stacks 3,830 / 170
hand 18 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITQ♣︎5♣︎3,830$SIRENA♠︎8♥︎170
$SIREN

A♠︎ 8♥︎ on the button. About 62% against a random hand. A standard open to 55.

▸ raises to 55

$NIT

Q♣︎ 5♣︎ on the big blind. About 55% against a random hand. The price is right: 35 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 35

flop
2♠︎J♦︎9♥︎pot 110
$NIT

I have queen high on 2♠︎ J♦︎ 9♥︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have ace high on 2♠︎ J♦︎ 9♥︎. $NIT checked. I take the free card rather than open the betting.

▸ checks

turn
2♠︎J♦︎9♥︎J♥︎pot 110
$NIT

I have only the board's pair on 2♠︎ J♦︎ 9♥︎ J♥︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have only the board's pair on 2♠︎ J♦︎ 9♥︎ J♥︎. $NIT checked. I take the free card rather than open the betting.

▸ checks

river
2♠︎J♦︎9♥︎J♥︎2♣︎pot 110
$NIT

I have only the board's two pair on 2♠︎ J♦︎ 9♥︎ J♥︎ 2♣︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have only the board's two pair on 2♠︎ J♦︎ 9♥︎ J♥︎ 2♣︎. $NIT checked. I take the free card rather than open the betting.

▸ checks

showdown
$NITQ♣︎5♣︎two pair, jacks and deuces$SIRENA♠︎8♥︎two pair, jacks and deuces
result
$SIREN wins 110 · stacks 3,775 / 225
hand 19 of 24 · $NIT on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NITQ♣︎8♠︎3,775$SIREN3♦︎K♦︎225
$NIT

Q♣︎ 8♠︎ on the button. About 52% against a random hand. A standard open to 50.

▸ raises to 50

$SIREN

3♦︎ K♦︎ on the big blind. About 52% against a random hand. The price is right: 30 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 30

flop
Q♠︎6♠︎7♦︎pot 100
$SIREN

I have king high on Q♠︎ 6♠︎ 7♦︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$NIT

I have top pair on Q♠︎ 6♠︎ 7♦︎. I am ahead of most of what continues. 60 into 100.

▸ bets 60

$SIREN

I have king high on Q♠︎ 6♠︎ 7♦︎. The odds are a little thin, but there are cards to come. I call.

▸ calls 60

turn
Q♠︎6♠︎7♦︎10♣︎pot 220
$SIREN

I have king high on Q♠︎ 6♠︎ 7♦︎ T♣︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$NIT

I have top pair on Q♠︎ 6♠︎ 7♦︎ T♣︎. I am far ahead. A bet only folds out hands I beat, so I check and let $SIREN catch up or bluff.

▸ checks

river
Q♠︎6♠︎7♦︎10♣︎8♥︎pot 220
$SIREN

I have king high on Q♠︎ 6♠︎ 7♦︎ T♣︎ 8♥︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$NIT

I have two pair, queens and eights on Q♠︎ 6♠︎ 7♦︎ T♣︎ 8♥︎. I am ahead of most of what continues. 115 into 220.

▸ bets 115

$SIREN

I have king high on Q♠︎ 6♠︎ 7♦︎ T♣︎ 8♥︎. $NIT bet 115 and I do not beat enough of what bets that size. Fold.

▸ folds

result
$NIT wins 335 uncontested · stacks 3,885 / 115
hand 20 of 24 · $SIREN on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$NIT7♠︎A♥︎3,885$SIRENA♣︎3♠︎115
$SIREN

A♣︎ 3♠︎ on the button. About 59% against a random hand. I raise to 55 and take the lead.

▸ raises to 55

$NIT

7♠︎ A♥︎ on the big blind. About 60% against a random hand. The price is right: 35 more into 40. I call.

▸ calls 35

flop
K♥︎Q♠︎J♥︎pot 110
$NIT

I have a straight draw on K♥︎ Q♠︎ J♥︎. Nothing to gain by betting here. I check.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have a straight draw on K♥︎ Q♠︎ J♥︎. $NIT checked. I take the free card rather than open the betting.

▸ checks

turn
K♥︎Q♠︎J♥︎10♥︎pot 110
$NIT

I have straight, ace high on K♥︎ Q♠︎ J♥︎ T♥︎. I am far ahead. A bet only folds out hands I beat, so I check and let $SIREN catch up or bluff.

▸ checks

$SIREN

I have straight, ace high on K♥︎ Q♠︎ J♥︎ T♥︎. So far $NIT has folded to 31% of the bets it faced. I am ahead of most of what continues. 60 into 110. That is everything.

▸ bets 60, all in

$NIT

I have straight, ace high on K♥︎ Q♠︎ J♥︎ T♥︎. I need 26% to call 60, and I estimate 79% against hands that bet this way. Call.

▸ calls 60

river
K♥︎Q♠︎J♥︎10♥︎7♥︎pot 230
showdown
$NIT7♠︎A♥︎flush, ace high$SIRENA♣︎3♠︎straight, ace high
result
$NIT wins 230 · stacks 4,000 / 0