Flop Range Cbet Frequency Chart: Building a Systematic Betting Strategy

Position Scenario Explanation

Flop c-bet frequency depends on multiple factors, with the most critical being position and flop texture. This article analyzes the construction of c-bet frequency tables for different flop types from the perspective of the preflop raiser (PFR), both in position (IP) and out of position (OOP).

• In position (IP): For example, the button vs. the big blind, acting later postflop with more information.
• Out of position (OOP): For example, the big blind vs. the button, acting first postflop and facing a range disadvantage.

Different flop types are categorized as: dry flops (e.g., T72 rainbow), wet suited flops (e.g., J94 two hearts), connected flops (e.g., 689 two spades), and high-card flops (e.g., AKQ rainbow).

Recommended Ranges

Below are example frequency tables (based on 6-max, blind level 100/200, effective stack 100BB):

In Position (IP) Bet Frequency

• Dry flop (e.g., K72 rainbow): bet frequency about 70%-80%.
  • Betting range: value hands top pair or better (KK, KQ, K7, etc.), all pocket pairs above 7, some draws (e.g., backdoor straight draws), mixed with air (e.g., A2, A3).
• Wet flop (e.g., J94 two hearts): bet frequency about 40%-50%.
  • Betting range: value hands top pair or better, all flush draws, open-ended straight draws, some medium-high pairs with backdoor draws.
• Connected flop (e.g., 789 two spades): bet frequency about 30%-40%.
  • Betting range: very strong value (straights, sets), high pairs, top pair+draws, cautious with weak pairs or air.
• High-card flop (e.g., AQ3 rainbow): bet frequency about 60%-70%.
  • Betting range: Ax hands, value hands with an A or Q or better, some medium pairs with backdoors.

Out of Position (OOP) Bet Frequency

• Dry flop: bet frequency about 30%-40% (mainly check-raise).
  • Betting range: very strong value (sets, two pairs), top pair with good kicker, flush draws (if available) mixed.
• Wet flop: bet frequency about 20%-30%.
  • Betting range: straights, flushes, top pair with strong draws; avoid weak made hands.
• Connected flop: bet frequency about 15%-25%.
  • Betting range: made straights, sets, two pairs, combo draws.
• High-card flop: bet frequency about 25%-35%.
  • Betting range: Aces, Kings, Queens, and top pair+draws.

Range Construction Logic

When constructing a betting range, balance value hands and bluffs, following a value-to-bluff ratio:

• Value hands: Hands likely to win on later streets (e.g., top pair or better).
• Bluff hands: Hands with improvement potential (e.g., draws, backdoor draws), not completely hopeless hands.

Frequency calculation formula (simplified): Bet frequency = Proportion of value hands × (1 + bluff/value ratio). In GTO, a roughly 2:1 bluff-to-value ratio is often chosen (on the flop).

Example: On a dry K72 flop, you hold KK, KQ, KJ, KT (value), plus some A8, A9 (air) and backdoor draws. Total range about 150 combos, value about 50 combos, bluffs about 30 combos, the rest checked.

Adjustment Factors

1. Opponent tendencies: Against calling stations (call too much) reduce bluffs; against tight-aggressive (fold too much) increase bluffs.
2. Stack depth: Deep stacks (200BB+) can lower bet frequency, increasing checks; short stacks (30BB) can increase all-in tendency.
3. Flop texture: The more connected the board, the lower the bet frequency, because the opponent's range is more likely to hit.
4. History/dynamics: If previously check-raised by opponent multiple times, reduce value betting and check more often.

GTO Reference

GTO-recommended bet frequencies are not fixed, but dynamically adjusted based on the interaction between range and flop. Common principles:

• Small bets (33% pot): Used on dry flops to force folds while controlling losses.
• Large bets (66%-75% pot): Used on wet flops, polarized range, either value or bluff.
• Relationship between bet frequency and flop type: High-card flops have the highest frequency (70%+), connected flops the lowest (30%).

Actual GTO solvers show that in BTN vs BB scenarios, the optimal bet frequency on dry flops is about 73%, mixing 33% and 75% bet sizes.

Practical Application

1. Memorize simple rules: Bet more on dry flops (70%+), less on wet flops (40%), even less on connected flops.
2. Balance your range: Not only bet strong hands, but also include an equal amount of draws or air (e.g., backdoor flush draws).
3. Adjust to opponents: If opponent folds more than standard, increase bet frequency; if less, decrease.
4. Use position: Be more aggressive in position, more conservative out of position, using more check-raises.

Finally, the bet frequency table is just a starting point. As your skill level increases, continuously optimize based on specific opponents and dynamics.