Game Theory Optimal (GTO) in poker is a strategy based on mathematical balance—playing in a way that is unexploitable over the long run. If you use GTO perfectly, no opponent can consistently beat you, no matter what they do, because your actions are balanced between value bets, bluffs, and folds at the correct frequencies.
GTO doesn’t aim to exploit mistakes—it aims to avoid being exploited. That’s why it’s especially valuable against strong opponents or in high-stakes games where everyone knows the fundamentals. It’s about precision, not prediction.
GTO is often studied using solvers—software that calculates the theoretically best move in any situation. While few players can play pure GTO in real-time, many top pros use GTO-inspired strategies blended with exploitative adjustments.
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