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Poker Hand Review Guide

Good review is not about opinions. It is about building repeatable decisions from real hand history.

1. Capture the facts first

Save game state before results: player count, stack depth, position, board texture, and action order.

If context is missing, later analysis becomes guesswork.

2. Separate outcomes from decision quality

Short-term outcomes are noisy. Evaluate whether your decision made sense with available information.

This keeps review focused on process, not variance.

  • Set a preflop range assumption
  • Write one reason per street
  • Define one change for your next session

3. Convert notes into actions

Finish each review with a specific action you can execute next time.

Example: lock c-bet sizing in BTN vs BB single-raised pots.

FAQ

How many hands should I review per session?

Start with 3 to 5 difficult hands. Consistency matters more than volume.

Do beginners need EV review?

Yes. You do not need perfect math. Recording decision logic already improves play.

I spend too much time reviewing.

Set a 5-minute cap per hand and focus on one next-step action.

Build a repeatable review habit

Capture hands quickly, then analyze decisions in one workflow.

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Last updated: Feb 13, 2026