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Message: [QUOTE="gustav197poker, post: 6551333, member: 393841"] I agree with those who say it could be 3-bet preflop. The call is also acceptable when we are HU since we can go more unnoticed in terms of range. On the flop the x/r line is interesting because on this dry board, you can bluff to represent some values that didn't encourage you to 3-bet preflop, like 88 or 99. One point to note is that when you bluff, it's because you don't have enough equity to call and you also don't have showdown value. In 5NL AJo probably still doesn't have much showdown value for this texture, so trying a bluff is really a good play for these stakes. The turn comes with little impact on the ranges, since they are mostly representing values and not flush draws. In other words, in a neutral texture, it is better to check your entire range and get information from your opponent, according to the way he plays. From your villain's perspective, the board favors your range more, since the hands that called pre and that later decided to raise on the flop, they might be looking to get all of the value on the turn (as you played). In change if you check on the turn, it could be a trap for that V to call in with his entire stack the times that you decides to x/jam OTT. (actually here you would be looking to see the river for free or fold OTT against an uncovered range). As played I like fold this turn. Greetings. [/QUOTE]