CO Turn 4-Bet Pot

Meaning Analysis

“CO Turn 4-Bet Pot” is a specific situation in Texas Hold'em. “CO” stands for Cut Off, which is the position immediately to the right of the [Button]. “Turn” refers to the fourth community card (the turn). “4-Bet Pot” refers to a pot where at least three raises (open raise, 3-bet, 4-bet) occurred preflop and the hand went to the flop. This term describes: a player in the CO position participated in a 4-bet pot, and now the turn card has been dealt, requiring a decision.

Typical Characteristics

• Pot Size: In a 4-bet pot, the stack size is usually large, [SPR] (stack-to-pot ratio) is low, and the strategy tends to favor value betting strong hands or semi-bluffing.
• Range Composition: The [4-bet range] from the CO position typically includes strong hands like AA, [KK], [AKs], and may also include some balanced bluffs (e.g., [A5s]). The opponent’s (e.g., button or blind) 3-bet range is wider.
• [Position Advantage]: The CO has position advantage on the flop, but on the turn, if the opponent has position (e.g., button), the CO needs to be cautious.

Strategy Points

• In a 4-bet pot, the flop c-bet frequency is usually high, while on the turn, adjustments should be made based on board texture.
• If the turn card completes a straight or flush draw, consider that the opponent may have made their draw, and pot control should be exercised carefully.
• When holding nut-type big pairs (e.g., [AA]), you can continue betting for value; if the board becomes dangerous, you may opt for [check-raise] or [check-call].
• Typically, the CO’s turn [c-bet] rate is around 50%-70%, depending on opponent type.

Example

Assume a $10/$20 game with effective stacks of $2000. Preflop, the CO raises to $60, the button 3-bets to $180, the [CO 4-bets] to $450, and the [button] calls. Pot is $920. The flop comes K♠9♦2♣. The CO [bets] $300, the button calls. The turn is 8♥. At this point, it is a CO Turn 4-Bet Pot situation, and the CO needs to decide whether to continue betting.