Steffen Zontheimer's GTO Strategy in Zoom 200: A Deep Dive

Poker player Steffen Zontheimer recently shared his strategy and thought process during a Zoom 200 game, aiming to play in a strict Game Theory Optimal (GTO) style. Zontheimer's goal was to make no mistakes that would be detected by GTO Wizard, a popular poker analysis tool.

In one of his hands, Zontheimer uses a small sizing for value betting on a flop, but also considers checking. He decides to check with a ten, considering it a good card for him. After his opponent checks, Zontheimer makes a straightforward draw with a king, which he considers a good card for his range.

Zontheimer makes a 4-bet with a small sizing, considering it a straightforward draw. On another flop, he decides to bet with a small sizing, considering it a good card for him. He also considers checking, as he is interested in two streets of value. Zontheimer decides to check with a ten, considering it a good card for him. He also considers an overbet, but ultimately decides to check.