A-game ranges river This video breaks down two remarkable hands played by James Obst during the 2016 WSOP Main Event. The first features an extraordinary fold of a full house against Michael Ruane's straight flush - displaying elite-level hand reading. The second examines another difficult river decision against Qui Nguyen, who ultimately won the tournament. Both hands showcase the complex decision-making required at poker's highest levels. The video demonstrates how elite poker players can make incredibly difficult folds by carefully analyzing their opponent's range and possible holdings, even giving up monster hands like full houses when the context suggests they're beaten. Hand Reading Highlights: James Obst makes an incredible fold with sevens on tens against Ruane's straight flush Understanding blockers and how they affect possible ranges Recognizing when your monster hand is actually second-best Considering the number of possible hand combinations your opponent could have Appreciating how bet sizing can provide clues to opponent's holdings Evaluating when a player would bluff versus value bet in high-pressure spots Seeing how straight flush scenarios require exceptional reading skills
