Strategy to Win Texas Hold'em Cash Games with 4 Table Types

Last time we shared about how to find the right cash table and how to define our opponent, in this article we'll focus on how to win at Texas Hold'em cash games formulating our Texas Hold'em strategy, and, crucially, deciding on our stop-loss and stop-win limits before getting to the table. This approach ensures that whether we're making a profit or enduring losses, it remains within manageable limits, allowing us to continue playing in the future.

The relative hand strengths in the example hands mentioned today are all referenced from the previously provided hand strength calculator. Each example discussed today will reference hand ranges and balanced play, aspects that will be analyzed in greater depth in upcoming articles.

Cash Table Texas Hold'em Strategy Formation

Formulating strategies in Texas Hold'em cash tables doesn't solely mean playing specific hands or fixing the proportion of our bets. It's more about the balance in our actions.

As discussed in the previous article about defining player types such as loose/tight or aggressive/passive, these refer to the range of hands played and the frequency of aggressive actions. After observing a couple of game rounds, we can relatively understand the scale of other player's actions, making it easier to formulate a Texas Hold'em strategy and how to win at Texas Hold 'em cash games.

How to Win at Texas Hold'em Cash Games with Table Types?

Here are the types of Texas Hold'em strategy we advise you to have according to the table you are at.

Loose, Passive Table 

Wider raising range for early positions, 3-bet and 4-bet range in response to early position raises can include more blockers like an Ace with a low card.

Loose, Aggressive Table

Tighten raising range in early positions, but when 3-bet, try to 4-bet to avoid getting stuck in a passive position. Tighten the calling range against raises from early positions as they could have our blockers, positioning us in a range that is more likely to yield value hands.

Tight, Aggressive Table

Tighten the early position entering the range, but widen it for late positions. The tightness of opponents makes it easier to determine their range. Late position actions provide more maneuverability, leading to gathering thin value on lower cardboards.

Tight, Passive Table

Regular range for early position entries, higher frequency, and wider range for raising in late positions. This allows us to exploit front-position callers comprehensively, increasing our bankroll.

Texas Hold'em Strategy On Setting Profit and Loss Limits and Playtime

After formulating our Texas Hold'em strategy and deciding our buy-in, our final task is to set profit and loss limits based on our playtime. Remember when we divided our buy-in into four equal parts during the buy-in phase? Apart from giving us a chance to continue playing and spread the risk of bad beats, this also provides a basis for setting profit and loss limits.

I usually set a guideline for myself: if I lose all four buy-ins within 4 hours, I leave the table. After 4 hours, if I lose more than 3 buy-ins, I exit. At 6 hours, regardless of my chip count, I leave. This ensures that even if I have only one buy-in left, I might not have enough time or energy to maintain my playing style, hence, setting an exit time is to protect myself.

As for profit limits, given my maximum buy-in is 400 big blinds, I set relatively higher limits. If I win over 5 buy-ins within 4 hours, I leave. After 4 hours, if my profits exceed 3 buy-ins, I exit. After 6 hours, regardless of wins or losses, I leave. This setup ensures I have a goal on the table, keeping myself calm to make the right decisions.

Above is the conclusion on how to win at Texas Hold'em cash games. I understand that so far, we may not have analyzed the hand ranges and positions practically. As mentioned at the beginning, the main aim of this sharing was to present the four Texas Hold'em strategies on cash tables in the most straightforward manner, providing clear guidance for beginners seeking advancement. The next phase will delve into deeper positions/hand discussions. Stay tuned for more!