Head's Up - Only two Poker Players remain in the Game

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Head’s Up – Only two Poker Players remain in the Game

by Jordan Jones

August 15th, 2009

All other opponents have been eliminated. It’s neck to neck with you and one other contender for a winner take all tournament. In poker, this occasion or perhaps predicament is better known as “Head’s Up” – when a game is down to only two players. Although the rules might be the same, Head’s Up poker requires a very different strategy. Honestly, does it make sense to play the same with only one opponent as you would with multiple ones? The following tips help to point out ways your strategy should differ in Head’s Up play.

Play a much looser game, however this is no excuse to be careless. The chance that the opposition has that straight or flush will be much smaller because the opposition itself is smaller – only one other player. Aggression is vital.
Play far more randomly, be random but not haphazard. Since you are the only player your opponent will be focusing on, make sure not to fall victim to repetitious predictable play. Don’t take any chances, be mysterious.
Take advantage at any sign of weakness. Test your opponents. Head’s Up is a cutthroat game, show no mercy, be ruthless.
Be selective with all in bets. In heads up, the all in is a make or break move. The player that can successfully judge when to push the entire stack in is at a serious advantage. At the same time, calling an opponent’s all in bluff can potentially win you the game. Revere the all in bet.
Take advantage of your position and the ability to check and potentially check raise. A large raise when an opponent is the small blind can seem more threatening. At the same time, if an opponent is first to bet, allow yourself to gain more information in the meantime. Take advantage of both sides of the coin.
If the condition is at all reasonable, try to see the flop. Since betting in Head’s Up seems to be “exaggerated” at least playing to see the flop is usually a wise idea. This gives a decent hand more to work with, and bluff more to work around. The flop should be a turning point within the hand, approach the remainder with caution.
Take advantage of a tilting opponent. When you feel your opponent is tilting, begin to apply more pressure in hopes of having them eventually crumble. Be wary though - it’s easier to become frustrated during a Head’s Up game because all of the “opponents” are concentrated into one person.

Overall, Head’s Up poker is a fast paced intuitive game. It’s crucial to eliminate ANY outside distractions. After all, you’re one step away from winning, why pay attention to anything else. During this point, it’s vital to only let the game be you and the opponent – concentrate on nothing else. Be able to draw the line between bold foolish bets and strong intuition – something that will cripple your opponent if done correctly. In Heads Up, keep your chin up as well as eyes open.

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