Strategy Guide
How to Study Poker Like a High-Stakes Player
The study habits that separate winning players from everyone else
Most players study wrong
The average poker player watches training videos without a system. They review hands randomly, jump between topics, and wonder why their results don't improve despite putting in 'study hours.'
High-stakes players approach study differently. They have systems. They track what they work on, measure progress, and build a compounding edge over time.
The framework that works
Thomas Boivin has refined his study system over 14+ years of professional play. It starts with session review — not just looking at hands, but categorizing them into patterns and building a personal database of spots.
The key insight: study should be systematic and repeatable. Each week should have a specific focus. Each month should show measurable progress in specific areas.
Using solvers effectively
Solvers are powerful tools, but most players use them as a crutch rather than a learning device. The goal isn't to memorize solver outputs — it's to understand the principles behind them.
Thomas teaches his students to use solvers for pattern recognition, not memorization. Find the spots where your intuition diverges from GTO, then understand why.
Building your edge
The players who improve fastest are the ones who study with intention. They know exactly what they're working on, why it matters, and how to measure progress.
If you want to see what a professional study system looks like in detail, Thomas's free study video breaks down the exact framework he uses.