Module 1 - Foundational Concepts
Synopsis
This module introduces the foundational concepts — such as game theory, decision trees, and the algorithms that solvers are based upon — that are necessary for proper solver usage.
Videos
- Video 1 - Module Introduction
- Video 2 - What is a Solver
- Video 3 - Game Theory & Nash Equilibrium
- Video 4 - Game Trees & Decision Nodes
- Video 5 - Solver Algorithms & How They Work
- Video 6 - Inputs & Outputs
- Video 7 - The Relationships Between Inputs & Outputs: Part 1
- Video 8 - The Relationships Between Inputs & Outputs: Part 2
- Video 9 - Interpreting Solver Outputs
- Video 10 - Common Solver Misconceptions
- Video 11 - Possible Areas of Study Using Solvers
- Video 12 - Final Concept Takeaways
Module 2 - Commercial Solver Walkthroughs
Synopsis
This module reviews the user interfaces for GTO+, PioSolver, and GTO Wizard. Please note that these videos were recorded between 2021 and 2023, so the user interfaces for these tools may differ from what is currently available. For the most up-to-date list of product features, please consult the software providers’ websites.
Videos
- Video 1 - Module Introduction
- Video 2 - PioSolver - Overview
- Video 3 - PioSolver - Tree Building Tab: Part 1
- Video 4 - PioSolver - Tree Building Tab: Part 2
- Video 5 - PioSolver - Tree Building Tab: Part 3
- Video 6 - PioSolver - Browser Tab: Part 1
- Video 7 - PioSolver - Browser Tab: Part 2
- Video 8 - PioSolver - Preflop Tab
- Video 9 - PioSolver - Tree Information Tab
- Video 10 - PioSolver - Menus: Part 1
- Video 11 - PioSolver - Menus: Part 2
- Video 12 - PioSolver - Menus: Part 3
- Video 13 - GTO+ - Overview
- Video 14 - GTO+ - Building Game Trees: Part 1
- Video 15 - GTO+ - Building Game Trees: Part 2
- Video 16 - GTO+ - Navigating Game Trees & Outputs
- Video 17 - GTO+ - Node Locking
- Video 18 - GTO+ - Advanced & Miscellaneous Topics
- Video 19 - GTO Wizard - Introduction
- Video 20 - GTO Wizard - Study: Part 1
- Video 21 - GTO Wizard - Study: Part 2
- Video 22 - GTO Wizard - Practice
- Video 23 - GTO Wizard - Analyze
- Video 24 - GTO Wizard - Preflop Strategy
- Video 25 - GTO Wizard - Reports
- Video 26 - GTO Wizard - Hand Study
- Video 27 - GTO Wizard - Node Locking
- Video 28 - GTO Wizard - Bonus Video
Module 3 - Building Game Trees
Synopsis
This module outlines the different options for constructing game trees. It examines these alternatives and offers best practices for developing game trees to conduct various tests.
Videos
- Video 1 - Module Introduction
- Video 2 - Defining the Problem
- Video 3 - Configuring Game Details
- Video 4 - Configuring Game Details: GTO+ Examples
- Video 5 - Configuring Game Details: PioSolver Examples
- Video 6 - Entering Ranges
- Video 7 - Entering Ranges: GTO+ Examples
- Video 8 - Entering Ranges: PioSolver Examples
- Video 9 - Choosing Bet Sizings
- Video 10 - Choosing Bet Sizings: GTO+ Examples
- Video 11 - Choosing Bet Sizings: PioSolver Examples
- Video 12 - Customizing & Editing Trees
- Video 13 - Customizing & Editing Trees: GTO+ Examples
- Video 14 - Customizing & Editing Trees: PioSolver Examples
- Video 15 - Blending & Recognizing Bias in Our Assumptions
- Video 16 - Blending & Recognizing Bias in Our Assumptions: GTO+ Examples
- Video 17 - Blending & Recognizing Bias in Our Assumptions: PioSolver Examples
Additional Materials
- Problem Setup - Module 3-5 Examples
- Solver Files - Module 3-5 Examples
- Study Template - Module 3-5 Examples
Module 4 - Interpreting Outputs
Synopsis
This module examines solver outputs in depth and illustrates the essential principle of using multiple solves together to produce enhanced insights that can be transformed into more actionable strategies.
Videos
- Video 1 - Module Introduction
- Video 2 - Metrics & Dimensions
- Video 3 - Macro to Micro
- Video 4 - Macro to Micro: GTO+ Examples Part 1
- Video 5 - Macro to Micro: GTO+ Examples Part 2
- Video 6 - Macro to Micro: PioSolver Examples Part 1
- Video 7 - Macro to Micro: PioSolver Examples Part 2
- Video 8 - Testing Methodology
- Video 9 - Testing Methodology: GTO+ Examples
- Video 10 - Testing Methodology: PioSolver Examples
- Video 11 - Comparisons
- Video 12 - Comparisons: GTO+ Examples
- Video 13 - Comparisons: PioSolver Examples
- Video 14 - The Pivot
- Video 15 - The Pivot: GTO+ Examples
- Video 16 - The Pivot: PioSolver Examples
- Video 17 - Drawing Conclusions
- Video 18 - Drawing Conclusions: GTO+ Examples
- Video 19 - Drawing Conclusions: PioSolver Examples
Additional Materials
- Problem Setup - Module 3-5 Examples
- Solver Files - Module 3-5 Examples
- Study Template - Module 3-5 Examples
Module 5 - Node Locking & Manipulating Ranges
Synopsis
This module illustrates the essential concept of node locking and presents a construction exercise that can be very beneficial to incorporate into study routines.
Videos
- Video 1 - Module Introduction
- Video 2 - What is Node Locking?
- Video 3 - Effective Uses of Node Locking
- Video 4 - Effective Uses of Node Locking: GTO+ Examples
- Video 5 - Effective Uses of Node Locking: PioSolver Examples
- Video 6 - Profiling Our Opponents
- Video 7 - Profiling Our Opponents: GTO+ Examples
- Video 8 - Profiling Our Opponents: PioSolver Examples
- Video 9 - Making Strategic Adjustments
- Video 10 - Making Strategic Adjustments: GTO+ Examples
- Video 11 - Making Strategic Adjustments: PioSolver Examples
Additional Materials
- Problem Setup - Module 3-5 Examples
- Solver Files - Module 3-5 Examples
- Study Template - Module 3-5 Examples
Module 6 - Exploitative Study
Synopsis
This module introduces several additional techniques we can implement when using solvers for exploitative studies to create better models and generate more actionable strategies.
Videos
- Video 1 - The Construction Exercise Explained
- Video 2 - Construction Example Using GTO+: Flop Analysis Part 1
- Video 3 - Construction Example Using GTO+: Flop Analysis Part 2
- Video 4 - Construction Example Using GTO+: Flop Analysis Part 3
- Video 5 - Construction Example Using GTO+: Flop Analysis Part 4
- Video 6 - Construction Example Using PioSolver: Turn Analysis Part 1
- Video 7 - Construction Example Using PioSolver: Turn Analysis Part 2
- Video 8 - Construction Example Using PioSolver: Turn Analysis Part 3
- Video 9 - Construction Example Using PioSolver: Turn Analysis Part 4
Additional Materials
- Problem Setup - Module 6 Examples
- Solver Files - Module 6 Examples
- Study Template - Module 6 Examples
Module 7 - Mass Data Analysis
Synopsis
This module examines the options within solvers for generating data across multiple solves and describes various techniques in Excel that can be used to improve your solver analysis.
Videos
- Video 1 - Introduction to Mass Data Analysis
- Video 2 - Exporting Data From Solvers
- Video 3 - Data Tables
- Video 4 - Data Organization Part 1
- Video 5 - Data Organization Part 2
- Video 6 - Scaling Your Analysis in Excel Part 1
- Video 7 - Scaling Your Analysis in Excel Part 2
- Video 8 - Data Visualizations
Additional Materials
- Database & Excel Supporting Files
Module 8 - Solver Quality-of-Life Tips & Tricks
Synopsis
This module compiles some miscellaneous tips and tricks that will drastically improve your efficiency at running through tests.
Videos
- Video 1 - Introduction
- Video 2 - Branching from Prior Analyses
- Video 3 - Logically Building Turn & River Ranges
- Video 4 - Utilizing Turn & River Reports
- Video 5 - Model Simplification
Module 9 - From Macro to Micro
Synopsis
From Macro to Micro is a four-part module that was added in 2023. It is designed to teach you how to build a simplified, executable strategy using solver data. In this course, I demonstrate this using a hijack (HJ) vs. big blind (BB) scenario at 50 BB stacks in an MTT format. The concepts can be applied to develop your own strategies for any structure or game.
Videos
- Video 1 - Analysis Overview
- Video 2 - Macro Analysis of Aggregated Data
- Video 3 - Micro Analysis of Individual Situations
- Video 4 - Strategy Development & Readout
Additional Materials*
Analysis Files from Videos
Additional Videos
Synopsis
The video below is from a live webinar conducted in April 2022. The focus is on using solver data to build an in-depth analysis using Microsoft Excel. The concepts can be applied to other analysis platforms.
Videos
- Live Webinar (April 2022) — Building a study workbook using Excel
Additional Materials
- Webinar Files