I Need an Ace!

Just recently, I was in a tournament with a group of people I personally do not know. Earlier, I actually even tried to know them.

At certain point, I was okay though I was not the chip leader. I was hoping so hard then as I was close to being one and many was already busted out.

It was mid part when I realized that player on my left was playing too aggressive. He was low in chips. Eventually, I got pocket Queens and then placed a bet by which I believed then was unreasonable bet as I was not in good position and I can actually bully a little.

Later, flop came and was not helpful at all. Afterwards, I placed a $2,000 bet instead of checking. He then thought I had an Ace. While he had a King. I wondered then why kept on saying,”You have an Ace, you have to have an ace.” Very intriguing actually. Eventually, he folded and so I won.

Well now as I look back, I believe he was just playing conservatively as the tournament had higher stakes and second place seemed to be as good as the first. But I’m curious, do you think what I did was really a bold play? And that something that I can save for the future or else risking $2,000 in chips?

By the way, I’m now referring to your site and Doyle’s book for guidance. I owe you and Doyle a treat. Many thanks to both of you!

Keep up the excellent work on this site!

Regards,
Holdenn
Holdenn,

I don’t know why your player just assumed you had a bare ace. He might have been trying to get a read on your hand. He may have been holding something like K-Q, K-J, or maybe a weaker ace. I think he was just trying to put you on a hand and didn’t have anything.

If the flop did not come with an overcard, betting out with queens is a good move. It’s not any sort of special move. Your opponent was just overacting I think.

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