Head to head in poker is another way of saying “heads-up”—when only two players are involved in a hand or match. The terms are often used interchangeably, especially in casual conversation or sports-style commentary.
Head-to-head situations require a very different strategy compared to full-ring or even short-handed games. Since you’re only up against one opponent, you need to play more hands, bluff more often, and put pressure on weaker ranges.
You’ll see “head to head” used in both cash games and tournaments, especially when describing the final showdown between the last two players.
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