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3 min · Learn by doingHome-game basics 0%0 / 12 lessons
0 of 36 moves covered by practice or placement. Checked lessons stay available for review.
- 1. Your first deal0/4 movesKnow your cards and the opponent’s hidden cards.
- 2. How the shared cards arrive0/8 movesFollow the betting rounds, flop, turn and river.
- 3. Check, call and fold0/3 movesTake your turn with the right action.
- 4. Button and blinds0/2 movesKnow where play starts and who puts chips in.
- 5. Make your best five0/3 movesCombine your cards with the shared cards.
- 6. Which hand wins?0/4 movesCompare the strength of different hands.
- 7. Close hands and ties0/2 movesCompare kickers and split a tied pot.
- 8. Follow the action0/2 movesSee why acting later gives information.
- 9. Two-player turn order0/2 movesFollow the button before and after the flop.
- 10. Bet and raise0/2 movesAdd the right number of chips.
- 11. When chips run out0/2 movesUnderstand going all-in and staying in the hand.
- 12. Put it together0/2 movesPlay a complete guided hand and review your decisions.
Lesson 12 / 12 · Put it togetherPREFLOP
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OPPONENT 98 chips
POT 3 chips
No shared cards yet
YOU 99 chips
This hand teaches specific actions. Following its cue is not a claim about the best poker strategy.
Optional reference notes
Before playing, ask which game, blinds, ante and house rules apply. Wait for your turn and announce your intended action and amount clearly.
Keep your cards protected and visible on the table. Do not discuss an ongoing hand with other players. Ask the dealer or host to clarify uncertainty before acting.
Practice with chips that have no cash value. Set a comfortable stopping point, and review one decision afterwards rather than judging the session only by who won.
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