C-bet frequency is how often you bet the flop as the preflop aggressor. Optimal frequency varies dramatically based on board texture, position, and opponent.
| Frequency |
Description |
| Very High |
80-100% of hands |
| High |
60-80% |
| Medium |
40-60% |
| Low |
20-40% |
| Very Low |
0-20% |
| Position |
Typical Frequency |
| In Position |
50-70% |
| Out of Position |
30-50% |
Why lower OOP? You face check-raises and play the rest of the hand without position.
High Frequency Boards (70-100%)
| Board |
Why |
| A♦ 7♣ 2♠ |
Ace-high, you have range advantage |
| K♠ 8♦ 3♥ |
King-high dry |
| Q♣ Q♦ 4♠ |
Paired, hard to connect |
| A♠ K♦ 5♣ |
Broadway heavy = your range |
| Board |
Why |
| T♥ 8♦ 3♣ |
Middle cards, some draws |
| J♦ 7♣ 5♠ |
Connected but not too wet |
| Q♠ 9♦ 4♣ |
Middle of the road |
| Board |
Why |
| 8♥ 7♥ 6♣ |
Very connected, draws heavy |
| 5♦ 4♦ 3♠ |
Low, hits BB range |
| J♥ T♥ 9♣ |
Extremely wet |
| Opponents |
Frequency Adjustment |
| Heads-up |
Standard |
| 3-way |
Reduce ~20% |
| 4+ way |
Reduce ~40%+ |
| Opponent Type |
Adjustment |
| Calling station |
C-bet only for value |
| Folder |
C-bet more as bluff |
| Check-raise happy |
Be more selective |
| Passive fish |
High frequency |
Modern approach on many boards:
| Element |
Detail |
| Size |
1/3 pot |
| Frequency |
80-100% |
| Logic |
Low risk, high fold equity |
- Dry ace-high or king-high boards
- IP vs single opponent
- Range advantage boards
| Mistake |
Problem |
| 100% c-bet on all boards |
Burning money on bad textures |
| Never c-betting |
Missing huge value |
| Same frequency IP and OOP |
OOP needs more caution |
Your c-bet frequency should vary with board texture. High frequency on dry boards where you have range advantage. Low frequency on wet, connected boards that hit villain's range. Adjust for position and opponents.