GTO Vyve Blog
Practical poker strategy without filler — GTO, push/fold, leaks, ICM, bounty poker and study routines.
What is GTO in poker? Simple guide for beginners (2026)
Understand once and for all what GTO is in poker, in clear language and without filler. What it means, why it matters and how to start applying it today - with examples.
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Push or fold: a practical guide to short-stack tournament decisions
Learn real push or fold: when to shove or fold in the short stack, by position and by BBs. Practical guide, straight to the point, with examples.
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The 5 most common mistakes (leaks) in poker - and how to correct each one
The 5 leaks that drain chips the most from poker players - passivity, wrong c-bet, short stack, dominated calls and more. See how to identify and correct.
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How to review GGPoker hands: a clear step-by-step guide
Learn how to download and review GGPoker's hand history step by step. Find your mistakes, analyze tournaments and improve - with clear explanations, for free.
Read article →How to study poker 30 minutes a day and really improve
No need for hours: see a 30 min/day poker study routine that really makes you evolve - review, training and goals. Simple method, in clear language.
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Yuri Dzivielevski wins his sixth WSOP bracelet in 2026
Yuri Dzivielevski won the $100K High Roller from the WSOP 2026 and earned his 6th bracelet (US$2.8 million). See the feat, what a High Roller is and the lesson for your game.
Read article →Online poker formats: MTT, Cash, Spin, Bounty and more
MTT, Cash Game, Sit & Go, Spin & Go, Bounty/PKO, Mystery Bounty, High Roller, Freeroll: understand each online poker format with clear explanations, without complicating things.
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How to qualify for the BSOP on a budget: satellites explained
Want to play BSOP without paying the full buy-in? Understand what satellites are, how they work and the cheap way to win your seat on the biggest circuit in Brazil.
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Brazil's greatest poker players and what you can learn from them
Yuri Dzivielevski, João Simão, Brunão, Pessagno, Mantovani and more: meet the biggest poker players in Brazil, their achievements and what you can learn from their game.
Read article →BSOP Winter Millions 2026: dates, buy-ins and how to qualify for less
BSOP Winter Millions 2026 (July 21-31, SP): see the dates, the buy-ins, the Main Event and how to qualify cheaply via satellite — and get there playing well.
Read article →Equity in poker: how to calculate your chance of winning (without memorizing)
What is equity in poker and how to calculate your chance of winning the hand: Rule of 2 and 4, outs, pot odds and when to bet. Practical guide, straight to the point.
Read article →ICM explained: how to avoid busting on the tournament bubble
ICM in poker explained in clear language: why your chips don't worth linear money, how to play the bubble and the final table without busting, and the mistakes that cost dearly.
Read article →Bounty and PKO math: when an all-in call makes sense
How to play Bounty and PKO (Progressive Knockout) tournaments: why the reward changes your calls, how to adjust the ranges and the mistakes that cost dearly. In clear language.
Read article →Blockers in poker: how card removal improves decisions
What are blockers in poker and how to use them to bluff and bet better. Practical guide with practical examples of board and the most common mistakes. From beginner to regular.
Read article →How to read hand history in poker without getting lost
Learn to read hand history in poker: positions, stacks, actions per street, showdown and how to turn history into real study with GTO Vyve.
Read article →RFI ranges by position: the practical guide
Understand RFI ranges by position in poker: UTG, hijack, cutoff, button and blinds. Learn how to open better and review your mistakes in GTO Vyve.
Read article →Poker tools: which ones to use to study better
See the main poker tools to study: solver, equity, tracker, hand history, trainer and review. Understand where GTO Vyve fits into your study.
Read article →Hand replayer: how to review a hand street by street
Learn how to use hand replay in poker to review pre-flop, flop, turn and river without being fooled by the result. Practical method with GTO Vyve.
Read article →Bankroll management in online poker: honest guide
Bankroll management in online poker for MTT, cash and sits: buy-ins, variance, limits and alert signals. Honest guide, +18 and no promise of profit.
Read article →Weekly poker study routine: simple model
Set up a weekly poker study routine with hand review, trainer, equity, ranges and content. Simple model to evolve without getting lost.
Read article →Pot odds in poker: how to calculate and decide calls
Learn pot odds in poker with simple calculations, tournament examples and comparison with equity. Learn when a call makes sense and review it on GTO Vyve.
Read article →3-bet in poker: when to raise, call or fold
Understand what 3-bet is in poker, value ranges and bluffing, sizings, position and responses to pressure. Practical guide with review in GTO Vyve.
Read article →Big blind defense: ranges, price and position
Learn how to defend the big blind by position, sizing, stack and pot odds. Understand when to bet, 3-bet or fold and review your leaks on GTO Vyve.
Read article →C-bet in poker: when to bet on the flop
Understand when to make continuation bets on the flop, how to choose sizing, which boards favor each range and how to review your patterns in GTO Vyve.
Read article →Board texture: dry, connected and monotone
Learn to classify dry, connected, paired and monotone boards, compare ranges and choose post-flop bets with more clarity in poker.
Read article →Second barrel: when to bet on the turn
Know when to continue betting on the turn, which cards favor your range, how to choose bluffs and avoid the leak of giving a second automatic barrel.
Read article →River in poker: value bet, bluff or check?
Learn to decide in river between value bet, bluff, bluff catch and check, using ranges, blockers, sizings and pot odds without judging only by the result.
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Tilt in poker: how to recover your process
Understand the tilt signs in poker and build a practical protocol to pause, review decisions, protect your bankroll and return without pursuing losses.
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Satellite bubble: strategy and common mistakes
Learn why the satellite bubble changes ranges, pressure and chip value, with examples of stack, ICM and common errors at the decisive moments.
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Donk bet in poker: when it makes sense to bet
Understand what donk bet is, which boards favor betting out of position and how to choose ranges, sizings and responses without using decorated rules on the flop and turn.
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Overbet in poker: when to bet above the pot
Understand when overbet makes sense on the turn and river, how to set up a polarized range and which textures, blockers and sizings make the bet above the pot coherent.
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Probe bet in poker: how to lead the turn
Learn what probe bet is, when to attack the aggressor's check on the flop and how to choose range, sizing and river plan without turning every turn into an automatic bet.
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Bluff-catching the river: when should you call?
Learn to decide a bluff catch on the river using pot odds, value and bluff combinations, blockers, action line and trends without calling only out of curiosity.
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