Strategy

What is Check-Raise in Poker? Definition & Examples

Here's a clear definition with real-hand context, plus how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

Check-Raise — Checking, then raising after an opponent bets.

In more detail

Powerful play that disguises strength. Most useful out of position with hands strong enough to play for stacks (sets, two pair, big draws).

Common questions

What does Check-Raise mean in poker?

Powerful play that disguises strength. Most useful out of position with hands strong enough to play for stacks (sets, two pair, big draws).

Related terms

Bluff
Betting or raising with a weak hand to make opponents fold.
Fold Equity
The value gained from the chance opponents fold to your bet.
GTO
A mathematically unexploitable strategy.
Range
The set of all hands a player could hold in a given spot.

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