The Prophet 22;168230 wroteI am truely confused. What did I do wrong in telling the story. Nit picking my typing , i really don't care. If you think my thought process is wrong point me on the right direction. I will run it by my poker coach and see what he has to say.
I am really looking for deep thinkers out there. I think the fold answer is an level 2 play. I am looking for a level 5 thought process play here. Folding because you think the flush will come because of who the guy is making the bet .... I will let you decide what thought process that is.
Prophet 22
Brent,
You can't look for a level 5 play in this situation. Why? Because from what you've stated your opponent is only using a level 0 play (what cards do I have in my hand?). To get to the level 5 play you have to consider "What does my opponent think I have?" and the answer to that is "He doesn't care".
Because they are thinking at the base level, all you can do is evaluate what you think they have and then make the proper play based on your read of that situation.
I admire those players that can think at Level 7 all the time, but I also find that sometimes they go to level 7 when their opponent is at level 0 or 2 - and then talk themselves out of the proper play.