Proper play of position is an imperative concept to grasp in Fixed Limit Texas Holdem. We want to save our “speculating” for later position and while in the unraised blinds, while playing only stronger hands from early position.
Generally speaking, we start with the highest of standards the earlier we act. As we drift into later [...]

When playing Fixed Limit Holdem, not just any old cards will do. Before the flop, one must maintain discipline in his starting hand strategy. For basic Fixed Limit Holdem preflop strategy, it is important to understand which hands are playable, as well as which hands are not playable. The reality is not every hand is [...]

By first narrowing down the universe of playable hands to 28-30% of all starting hands, we are able to reduce the possibility of future mistakes. However, having preflop strategy alone will not guarantee long-term success in Fixed Limit Holdem. One must demonstrate prudent decision making from the flop and beyond. Such a discipline requires effectively [...]

The turn transitions the Fixed Limit Holdem game from the small betting round to the big betting round, as the bet size doubles in size.  The doubling of the bet on the turn in Fixed Limit Texas Holdem presents a situation where the odds to draw are not as rewarding as they were on the [...]

When playing the river of a Fixed Limit Texas Holdem game, all the cards are out.  The hand that is ahead is ahead, and those behind cannot catch up.  The river gives a player the opportunity to extract value, as well as to knock weaker players off hands where their draw missed.
In typical Fixed Limit [...]