Bluffing Range

A bluffing range in poker refers to the set of hands that a player chooses to bet or raise with, despite knowing they are unlikely to be ahead if called. The goal of a bluffing range is to make opponents fold better hands, effectively allowing the bluffer to win the pot without having the best hand. Constructing a solid bluffing range involves selecting hands that have potential to improve (like straight or flush draws) or that have blockers to the opponent’s value range. A well-balanced bluffing range, when combined with a value range, makes it difficult for opponents to determine whether the player is bluffing or betting for value, thereby ensuring the strategy remains unpredictable and unexploitable. Players must also consider factors such as board texture, opponent tendencies, and bet sizing when defining their bluffing range to ensure they are bluffing in the most profitable situations. Bluffing effectively requires both discipline and an understanding of when a bluff is likely to succeed, taking into account the strength of the opponent's perceived range and the overall game dynamics.