check-raise exploit GTO ICM ranges In this video, poker pro Fedor Holz explains how to make money in mid-stakes tournaments by focusing on identifying and exploiting common mistakes. He covers theoretical frameworks, river effectiveness, ICM concepts, and shows specific examples of exploitable spots in single raised pots and 3-bet pots. Fedor Holz emphasizes understanding where EV comes from, identifying population tendencies, and adjusting strategy based on opponents' frequency mistakes. Hot Spots for Mid-Stakes Profit: Understanding fundamentals (preflop ranges, post-flop concepts) is essential before attempting exploits Mid-stakes players make predictable mistakes that can be systematically exploited Examining GTO solutions helps identify where opponents deviate most frequently Single raised pots offer high-value stabbing opportunities on blank turns Check-raising with medium pairs in 3-bet pots can be extremely profitable Most mid-stakes players over-fold against small check-raises Adjusting to population tendencies is more effective than player-specific adjustments at this level
