BB Turn C-Bet
BB Turn C-Bet
A continuation bet made on the turn by the player in the big blind who was the preflop aggressor (e.g., they 3-bet or raised from the big blind).
Overview
A BB Turn C-Bet refers to a continuation bet (c-bet) made by the big blind player on the turn after they were the preflop aggressor. In poker, a continuation bet is a bet made on the flop or turn by the player who raised preflop, indicating they are continuing their aggression. When the big blind is the preflop raiser—commonly through a 3-bet or a raise after limpers—their subsequent bet on the turn is termed a “BB turn c-bet.”
When Does It Occur?
Typical scenarios:
- Defending with a 3-bet: The big blind 3-bets a late-position open, and the original raiser calls. The big blind then bets the flop (first c-bet) and continues betting the turn (turn c-bet).
- Raising over limpers: The big blind raises after multiple limps, gets calls, and subsequently bets flop and turn.
Strategic Considerations
Ranges
- Value: Hands like top pair or better, or strong draws that improved on the turn.
- Bluffs: Draws that missed the flop but pick up equity on the turn (e.g., open-ended straight draws, flush draws).
Board Texture
- Dry boards: A turn c-bet can be smaller (e.g., 50-60% pot) to extract value from weak pairs or draws.
- Wet boards: Larger bet sizes (70-80% pot) may be appropriate to deny equity to draws or charge draws that have improved.
Opponent Tendencies
- Against tight opponents, a turn c-bet can fold out many hands that would have called flop.
- Against calling stations, reduce bluff frequency and increase value sizing.
Stack Sizes
- Short stacks: Small bet sizes to commit quickly.
- Deep stacks: Larger bets or overbets can apply pressure and set up river shoves.
Common Mistakes
- Continuation betting too often: Without a solid plan for river play, frequent turn c-bets become predictable.
- Ignoring turn card impact: If the turn card completes draws or pairs the board, adjust range accordingly (e.g., check more with marginal hands).
Example
6-max cash game, blinds $0.50/$1.00. Hero in big blind with A♠K♠. Button opens to $3, Hero 3-bets to $10, Button calls. Flop: K♦7♠2♣ (pot $21). Hero bets $12 (flop c-bet), Button calls. Turn: 8♠ (pot $45). Hero bets $30 (BB turn c-bet) with top pair and a flush draw.
Conclusion
The BB turn c-bet is a powerful tool when used selectively. It exploits positional disadvantage by maintaining aggression and should be balanced between value and bluffs based on board texture and opponent tendencies.