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A Novel Poker Play: Shoving With A Capped Range · S8E18

The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast·Red Chip Poker·13 September 2026·20 min

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When you see big bets over multiple streets from an opponent, what do you conclude? Most studied #poker players would assume they are facing a polarized range, and respond accordingly. But against a strong player, that need not be the case. In this episode of the podcast, coach w34z3l explains the concept of capped shoving; that is, making large bets to get all in with a capped range. By understanding this counterintuitive play, you will be able to profitably add it to your game, while defending against it when used by tough opponents. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: Capped Shoving Explained 0:24 Aggressive Play & Range Construction 1:06 Polarized Ranges vs Capped Ranges 2:05 Example Hand Setup: Button vs Big Blind 2:51 Flop Action: J85 Rainbow Board 3:54 Solver Strategy: Trapping with Premium Hands 5:32 Why Capped Ranges Work 5:58 Turn Decision: Shoving with Capped Range 7:16 Bet Sizing Strategy: Small vs All-In 9:19 Common Pattern in 3-Bet Pots 10:02 Stack-to-Pot Ratio Importance 11:16 Equity Denial vs Value Betting 14:48 When Protection Beats Trapping 17:59 Deep Stack Adjustments (200bb) 18:45 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts RELATED LINKS · The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/ · What Are Capped Ranges? https://www.splitsuit.com/capped-ranges-in-poker · Ranging Rationale: https://youtu.be/FPy6KWkRgJY?si=T8RL0J6rTqfqkrGv · Range Arrangement: https://youtu.be/KMCQRNJroPY?si=BW9etsHzgMje7-zq **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord