GTO, short for Game Theory Optimal, is a poker strategy based on mathematical balance. It aims to play in a way that’s unexploitable—meaning no opponent can consistently beat you, no matter what they do.
With a GTO approach, you use balanced ranges, mix in bluffs and value bets at the right frequencies, and make decisions that are theoretically correct over the long run. It’s not about reading your opponent—it’s about playing perfect poker from a game theory perspective.
GTO is especially popular in high-stakes and pro-level games, as well as in solvers (poker software that studies optimal play). While it’s tough to fully master, many modern strategies blend GTO with exploitative play, adjusting based on opponent tendencies.
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