A study plan is a structured approach to learning poker that matches your current skill level, focusing on the most impactful concepts.
Study what you need now, not what sounds cool
| Level |
Focus |
| Beginner |
Fundamentals, not fancy plays |
| Intermediate |
Situational play, leaks |
| Advanced |
Theory, balance, edge refinement |
| Pro |
Meta, exploits, optimization |
| Priority |
Topic |
| 1 |
Preflop charts (which hands to play) |
| 2 |
Position (why it matters) |
| 3 |
Pot odds (basic math) |
| 4 |
Bet sizing (standard sizes) |
| 5 |
Bankroll management |
| Day |
Activity |
Time |
| Mon |
Study preflop charts |
30 min |
| Tue |
Play session |
1.5 hr |
| Wed |
Watch beginner video |
30 min |
| Thu |
Play session |
1.5 hr |
| Fri |
Review marked hands |
30 min |
| Sat |
Play session |
1.5 hr |
- Solvers
- Advanced bluffing
- Multi-way pot theory
- Range construction
| Priority |
Topic |
| 1 |
C-betting strategy |
| 2 |
Continuation on turn/river |
| 3 |
Defense (calling, check-raising) |
| 4 |
Player types and exploits |
| 5 |
Tracking software basics |
| Day |
Activity |
Time |
| Mon |
Study c-betting |
45 min |
| Tue |
Play session |
2 hr |
| Wed |
Hand review |
45 min |
| Thu |
Play session |
2 hr |
| Fri |
Training video |
45 min |
| Sat |
Play session |
2 hr |
| Sun |
Database analysis |
30 min |
- Tracking software / HUD
- Range thinking
- Situational adjustments
- Discussing hands with others
| Priority |
Topic |
| 1 |
GTO fundamentals |
| 2 |
Solver work |
| 3 |
Range vs range analysis |
| 4 |
Exploitative adjustments |
| 5 |
Game selection optimization |
| Day |
Activity |
Time |
| Mon |
Solver study |
1 hr |
| Tue |
Play session |
2.5 hr |
| Wed |
Hand review + solver check |
1.5 hr |
| Thu |
Play session |
2.5 hr |
| Fri |
Theory study |
1 hr |
| Sat |
Play session |
3 hr |
| Sun |
Deep hand analysis |
1.5 hr |
- Full solver analysis
- Node locking
- Population tendencies study
- Coaching (giving or receiving)
| Priority |
Topic |
| 1 |
Edge refinement |
| 2 |
Meta game adjustments |
| 3 |
Exploit optimization |
| 4 |
Mental game |
| 5 |
Volume management |
| Day |
Activity |
Time |
| Daily |
Play sessions |
3-4 hr |
| Daily |
Hand review |
30 min |
| 2x/week |
Deep solver work |
2 hr each |
| Weekly |
Strategy discussion |
1-2 hr |
| Weekly |
Mental game work |
1 hr |
| Principle |
Why |
| Master basics first |
Everything builds on fundamentals |
| One topic at a time |
Deep learning > surface breadth |
| Apply immediately |
Study → play → review |
| Consistent > intense |
Daily 30 min beats weekly 3 hr |
Match your study to your level. Beginners need fundamentals, not solvers. Intermediates need situational study. Advanced players refine edges. Everyone needs to review their own hands. Focus on what moves the needle most for where you are now.