Fold to C-Bet from CO

Overview

Fold to C-Bet from CO is a poker statistic (often tracked in HUDs like PokerTracker or Hold'em Manager) that measures how often a player folds their hand when facing a continuation bet (c-bet) while they are in the cutoff position (CO). This metric is calculated only for hands where the player is in the CO position and an opponent c-bets on the flop, turn, or river. It excludes cases where the player is the aggressor or the c-bet is not faced.

Interpretation

A high Fold to C-Bet from CO (e.g., >60%) indicates the player is likely to surrender to aggression when out of position preflop (actually CO is late position, but after a c-bet they are still facing aggression). This suggests they may have a narrow preflop range or are easily pushed off hands. A low fold rate (e.g., <40%) suggests a player who calls or raises frequently, often with drawing hands or strong made hands, and can be exploited by barreling less or checking back more.

Usage in Strategy

• Exploiting tight players: If an opponent has a high fold-to-c-bet in CO, you can c-bet more frequently against them when you have the betting lead, expecting them to fold marginal hands. However, be cautious if they are in CO because CO is a late position where they have a wider range; a high fold rate might indicate they play only premium hands from that position.
• Adjusting against sticky opponents: If an opponent rarely folds in CO against c-bets, you should reduce your c-bet frequency or size, and instead choose to check back with weak hands or bet only for value.
• Combining with other stats: Use this stat alongside C-Bet IP and Fold to C-Bet BB etc. For example, if a player folds often in CO but rarely from the big blind, they might be positionally aware.

Limitations

This stat can be misleading without sufficient sample size (at least 100-200 opportunities). It also does not distinguish between flop, turn, or river c-bets, though the same face value may differ by street. Additionally, it only applies when the player is in the CO position, so it is position-specific. Players' preflop opening ranges affect this stat – a player who opens very wide in CO will naturally fold more to c-bets.

Example

In a typical 6-max game, a solid TAG (tight-aggressive) player might have a Fold to C-Bet from CO of around 45-55%, while a loose-passive player might have 60%+. A maniac might have 30-40%. These numbers are merely illustrative; actual values depend on the player's overall style.

Related Stats

• Fold to C-Bet: The generic version across all positions.
• C-Bet Frequency: How often a player makes a continuation bet.
• CO Position Stats: VPIP, PFR, 3-bet from CO.
• Fold to C-Bet in Position: For other positions like BTN or BB.

Conclusion

Fold to C-Bet from CO is a useful positional stat for understanding how opponents respond to aggression when they are in the cutoff. By combining it with other metrics, you can tailor your c-betting strategy to exploit weaknesses and avoid leaking chips against tough players.