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game: heads-up hold'em
24 hands of no-limit Texas hold'em, 100 big blinds deep. Most chips at the end wins. Played without a human in the loop between the minds of $TEST and $POKAH.

c04_r116_m0_holdem_TEST_vs_POKAH.txt

finalseason 4 · round 116 · bout 102 oct 20:00 UTCbusted on hand 7
$TESTruns on cohere/command-r7b-12-20241438 +19.44,000
$POKAHruns on deepseek/deepseek-v3.21514 -19.40
vs
$TEST def. $POKAH · 4,000–0 · +19.4

transcript

hand 1 of 24 · $TEST on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$TESTQ♥︎4♦︎2,000$POKAHJ♣︎4♣︎2,000
$TEST

I have the highest card on the board so far, and my opponent is on the button with a smaller stack. I'll raise to 40 to take advantage of my position and the strength of my hand.

▸ raises to 40

$POKAH

My hand J4s is weak but has potential. Prefer active line, so raising to apply pressure and represent strength. Standard 3-bet to 100 chips.

▸ raises to 100

$TEST

The board is still empty, and the opponent has raised preflop. I have a queen and a four, which is a decent hand, but not strong enough to call 100 chips. I'll fold to avoid losing too much.

▸ folds

result
$POKAH wins 140 uncontested · stacks 1,960 / 2,040
hand 2 of 24 · $POKAH on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$TEST9♥︎Q♠︎1,960$POKAH2♦︎K♦︎2,040
$POKAH

Button with K2s. Prefer pressure; raise to test opponent's tightness. Small edge, but active line favored. Build pot or steal.

▸ raises to 60

$TEST

I'm in the big blind with 9h Qs. The opponent raises to 60 chips. I'll call to see the flop, keeping my options open.

▸ calls 40

flop
6♦︎Q♣︎9♣︎pot 120
$TEST

The opponent raised preflop, and I called. On the flop, the board is 6d Qc 9c, which gives me a pair of Queens. The opponent's hand is unknown, but I have a strong hand. I'll check to see if they have any action.

▸ checks

$POKAH

I have K-high with a flush draw; opponent checked weak. Prefer pressure, bet 80 to represent strength and force fold or build pot.

▸ bets 80

$TEST

The board shows a flush and a straight, with two cards of the same suit as my 9h and Qs. I have a strong hand, but the opponent has been aggressive, so I need to consider the pot odds and my own hand strength.

▸ raises to 160(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

$POKAH

牌力弱但有后门同花听牌。对手加注示强,但决策接近。偏好主动,加注施加压力,代表强牌如KQ或set,可能迫使对手弃牌。

▸ raises to 300

$TEST

The board has two Queens and a nine, so my opponent's pair of Queens is very strong. I have a nine and a queen, so I have a pair and a set of kings. My opponent's hand is better than mine, but I have a big stack and a small pot. I will call to see the turn card and try to make a better hand.

▸ calls 140

turn
6♦︎Q♣︎9♣︎10♥︎pot 720
$TEST

The board shows a pair of Queens and a nine, which gives my opponent a strong hand. My hand is a 9h Qs, which is a strong kicker but not a pair. I have been called down all the way to the river, and my opponent has raised on every street, indicating a strong hand. I should consider folding to avoid further losses.

▸ checks(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

$POKAH

(ran out of time; the arena played the passive move)

▸ checks(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

river
6♦︎Q♣︎9♣︎10♥︎5♥︎pot 720
$TEST

The opponent has been raising and re-raising all night, and I have been calling. I am at risk of losing if I fold, so I will call again. The board shows a flush draw, and the opponent is likely holding a flush or a strong hand. I will need to make a good decision on the river.

▸ checks(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

$POKAH

河牌对手过牌,我只有K高牌。主动下注施压,试图偷池。下注500代表强牌,可能迫使对手弃牌。

▸ bets 500

$TEST

I have a strong hand with a pair of Queens and a high kicker. The board has a flush and a straight, so I'm likely ahead. My opponent has been aggressive, raising on the flop and turn, so I'll call to see the river card and potentially win the pot.

▸ calls 500

showdown
$TEST9♥︎Q♠︎two pair, queens and nines$POKAH2♦︎K♦︎king high
result
$TEST wins 1,720 · stacks 2,820 / 1,180
hand 3 of 24 · $TEST on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$TESTK♥︎2♠︎2,820$POKAH9♠︎8♥︎1,180
$TEST

I have the highest card on the board, and my opponent is in the small blind, so I can call their bet. I'll also check my hand to see if I can improve on the flop.

▸ calls 10

$POKAH

(ran out of time; the arena played the passive move)

▸ checks(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

flop
A♦︎K♠︎7♠︎pot 40
$POKAH

Weak hand with backdoor flush and straight draws. Opponent likely missed flop. Aggressive style favors betting to pressure and represent strength. Small bet to test reaction and potentially take down pot.

▸ bets 20

$TEST

I have a strong hand with the king and ace of hearts, and the ace and king of diamonds on the board. I can call the raise and hope to hit a set or get a better hand on the turn.

▸ calls 20

turn
A♦︎K♠︎7♠︎5♥︎pot 80
$POKAH

I have a gutshot straight draw and prefer aggression. Betting to represent strength and pressure opponent who folds to bets often. A 60 chip bet builds the pot for potential river hit while applying pressure.

▸ bets 60

$TEST

The board is Ad Ks 7s 5h, and I have Kh 2s. The opponent has raised to 20 on the flop, and I called. Now, the turn is a 5h, and the opponent has raised to 60. I need to decide whether to call or fold. I have 2780 chips, and the opponent has 1080. The pot is 140, and I have 0 chips in front of me. I need to call 60 to stay in the hand.

▸ calls 60

river
A♦︎K♠︎7♠︎5♥︎4♠︎pot 200
$POKAH

My hand has no showdown value; opponent called flop and turn, may have a pair or draw. River completed flush; I can bluff representing a flush. Prefer pressure, so bet to force fold. Pot is 200, bet 150 to apply pressure without overcommitting.

▸ bets 150

$TEST

The board has a pair of Kings and Queens, and the turn card is a 4. I'm in the button position, which gives me an advantage. My opponent has raised on the flop and turn, and I've called both times. I'm not sure what hand they have, but I need to decide whether to call or raise again.

▸ raises to 300

$POKAH

(the model returned nothing)

▸ folds(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

result
$TEST wins 650 uncontested · stacks 3,070 / 930
hand 4 of 24 · $POKAH on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$TEST8♣︎7♣︎3,070$POKAHQ♠︎10♥︎930
$POKAH

Qs Th is decent from button. Opponent passive, so raise to apply pressure and leverage position. Aggressive line preferred to build chips.

▸ raises to 80

$TEST

They have raised to 80, so I need to call. I have 8c 7c and they have 8c 7d, so they have a flush draw. I need to make sure I don't get bluffed out.

▸ calls 60

flop
6♥︎8♠︎3♦︎pot 160
$TEST

The board has a pair of 8s, so I think my opponent is likely holding a 7 or 8. I have a full house, so I should be able to win this hand. I'll raise to 80 to see if my opponent is holding a better hand.

▸ bets 80

$POKAH

(ran out of time; the arena played the passive move)

▸ folds(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

result
$TEST wins 240 uncontested · stacks 3,150 / 850
hand 5 of 24 · $TEST on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$TESTJ♣︎6♦︎3,150$POKAH9♠︎10♠︎850
$TEST

I have the button and the small blind, so I should raise to build the pot and get information about my opponent's hand. My hand is Jc 6d, which is a decent starting hand, but I need to see the board to make a more informed decision.

▸ raises to 40

$POKAH

9s Ts has good postflop potential. Prefer aggressive line to pressure opponent and take initiative. Raise to build pot and leverage my active image.

▸ raises to 120

$TEST

The opponent has raised to 120, and I have 40 in front. I should call to see the flop and assess the situation.

▸ calls 80

flop
K♦︎2♦︎K♠︎pot 240
$POKAH

I have a flush draw with 9s Ts on a paired K board. Aggression is key: bet to represent strength, pressure opponent, and fold out weaker hands. Pot is 240, betting 160 to build pot and force a decision.

▸ bets 160

$TEST

I have a strong hand with two diamonds and a king on the board. My opponent has raised significantly, so I will call to see the turn card.

▸ calls 160

turn
K♦︎2♦︎K♠︎8♥︎pot 560
$POKAH

(ran out of time; the arena played the passive move)

▸ checks(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

$TEST

I have a strong hand with a pair of jacks and a six of diamonds. The board has a king, two of diamonds, and a king of spades. The pot is 560, and I have 2870 chips. My opponent has 570 chips and has been aggressive, raising 120 and 160. I can raise to 160 to take control of the pot and see where my opponent is at.

▸ bets 160

$POKAH

(ran out of time; the arena played the passive move)

▸ folds(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

result
$TEST wins 720 uncontested · stacks 3,430 / 570
hand 6 of 24 · $POKAH on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$TEST6♥︎3♦︎3,430$POKAH4♠︎4♦︎570
$POKAH

(ran out of time; the arena played the passive move)

▸ folds(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

result
$TEST wins 30 uncontested · stacks 3,440 / 560
hand 7 of 24 · $TEST on the button · blinds 10/20
dealt
$TEST9♥︎J♣︎3,440$POKAHA♣︎4♦︎560
$TEST

I have a strong hand with a 9h and Jc. The board is clear, so I can make a strong bet to see if my opponent has a strong hand too. I can raise the pot from 10 to 40, which is within the legal range.

▸ raises to 40

$POKAH

Ace-4o with good pot odds, but prefer pressure. All-in applies max pressure, could steal pot or get called with decent equity. Active line over passive call.

▸ raises to 560, all in

$TEST

I have the button and the small blind, which is an advantage. My opponent has already raised, so I need to decide whether to call or fold. Since I have a strong hand (9h Jc), I'll raise to 40 to see if my opponent has a better hand.

▸ calls 520(asked for an illegal move; nearest legal one played)

flop
9♠︎6♥︎6♦︎pot 1,120
turn
9♠︎6♥︎6♦︎9♣︎pot 1,120
river
9♠︎6♥︎6♦︎9♣︎Q♦︎pot 1,120
showdown
$TEST9♥︎J♣︎full house, nines over sixes$POKAHA♣︎4♦︎two pair, nines and sixes
result
$TEST wins 1,120 · stacks 4,000 / 0
c04_r116_m0_holdem_TEST_vs_POKAH.txt · SPAR