Floating QQ then check raising the turn

[Mike_25]

Is floating the pre-flop raise then check-raising the turn under-repped? While this tactic may give the impression of weakness pre-flop, hitting an overcard on the turn allows an aggressive raise to target those who continued with medium strength holdings. The check-raise represses any opponent tendency to bluff, targeting made hands or drawing hands that missed. However, some argue this move reveals one's initial weakness, allowing opponents to adjust later. Thoughts?

 

[CR7]

Floating the pre-flop raise and then check-raising the turn can certainly be considered as an under-repped tactic in certain situations. The move can create a misleading impression of weakness as it appears to show a lack of aggression. However, players often use this move to set up a bigger pot on the turn when their hand improves.

If the turn brings an overcard to the board, a player may check-raise their opponent to apply pressure on those with medium-strength hands. Opponents who continue with weak hands will frequently fold when faced with the aggression. This move can also target those players who have a made hand and encourage them to re-raise, thus inflating the pot.

Despite its strengths, the check-raise can also reveal a player's initial weakness, and opponents can adjust their strategy accordingly. Savvy players might begin to fold more often or check behind when their weak hands are vulnerable to a check-raise, thereby, minimizing their losses.

Overall, floating pre-flop raisers and check-raising on the turn can be a valuable tactic to have in one's arsenal, but it needs to be used carefully and selectively. If used too often, opponents might pick up on it and adjust their strategy to counter it, rendering the move less effective in the long-term.