The Value of Taking Notes on Opponents

[FFinesser]

One habit I’m trying to build is taking notes on players while I play online. Even a small detail, like “calls too wide” or “folds to 3-bets,” can be useful the next time I face them.

It doesn’t take much time, but I think those little notes add up and give me an edge, especially at lower stakes where I see the same players often.

 

[steve01991]

i agree, any info on a player is always helpful.

 

[Marshmalo1994]

I always see pro players sharing their results, and you can see in the lobby, several players marked.
I've never been good at this practice, but lately I've been trying to take some notes.

 

[ScoobyEdu]

One habit I’m trying to build is taking notes on players while I play online. Even a small detail, like “calls too wide” or “folds to 3-bets,” can be useful the next time I face them.

It doesn’t take much time, but I think those little notes add up and give me an edge, especially at lower stakes where I see the same players often.

I've gotten into the habit of taking all sorts of notes when I see a pattern, or when I see a player showdown a lot, and I can better understand the range they're playing from each position.
One note I make a lot is regarding bet sizes.
And I keep adding and updating them each time as I encounter new players.
One thing I use fundamentally is colors. By coloring the players, I can already see who I "know" when I walk into the table.

 

[Claudiunm]

I think it's very important to take notes on your opponents. However, I have difficulty taking notes. I need to improve my skills in this area. I'm going to start researching this. I may not take notes, but I'm sure I'm often taken notes.

 

[flitspaal]

i mark players who trap-call and wait for you call big on turn/blind, players who frequently play very loose and player who tend to fold their big blind easily when low on stack

 

[ScoobyEdu]

I think it's very important to take notes on your opponents. However, I have difficulty taking notes. I need to improve my skills in this area. I'm going to start researching this. I may not take notes, but I'm sure I'm often taken notes.

A tip that can help you get started is to create color-coded labels indicating:

• Regular Player;
• Fish Player;
• Loose Player;
• Conservative Player;
• Calling Station Player;
• Player to watch out for, who can always surprise;

This helps a lot, and some professionals rely solely on these colors, as the text in their notes can vary greatly.

One thing that can be noted whenever possible is that player who likes to limp with hands at the TOP OF THE RANGE. Write down something surprising they might do with an ALL IN Preflop... and note any patterns you identify.

I think that by thinking about this, you can already organize yourself with the information gathered...