Undoubtedly, a clear classification of poker players simply does not exist, because all people are different and very different from each other in nature and style of play. However, once you have determined what type of opponent your opponent is at the table, you can use the appropriate tactics quite successfully against him.
Basic types
Loose players are, as a rule, beginners, or experienced players who cannot understand in any way that playing almost any card is somewhat wrong and unproductive. Such players will strive to stay in the game no matter what. It makes no sense to explain to them that such a game strategy leads to an inevitable loss - their game curiosity and hope in a case will not allow them to fold the obviously losing card. They never analyze losing hands, and only remember those rare but unusually bright hands when they were suddenly fabulously lucky.
Tight players play reasonably and carefully. They are well versed in the rules of the game, know how to calculate the odds well and play extremely accurately. The bets made by such a player should be respected, because he will never get involved in a dubious adventure. If he entered the game, then he has really good cards.
Aggressive gamblers often place high stakes. They prefer to attack. In fact, reasonably aggressive play is best for poker. During the offensive, it is much easier to control the game situation. This type of game is optimal not only for beginners, but also for experienced players.
Passive players often fail. This tactic of play rarely gives the desired result. They win small pots and fold their cards in response to any aggression, thereby limiting themselves to win. In short, if you lack the spirit, then it is better not to sit at the poker table at all.
Poker maniacs can wreak havoc on the game. These are overly aggressive players. They bluff a lot. For such people, the very process of the game is most important, and the end result is secondary. This is a deliberately loose type of player. The maniac at the table is the real dream of a professional. He easily succumbs to provocations and is capable of losing a lot of money in one hand. The main thing is to play with a maniac on good cards, and success is assured.
Mixed types of players
A tight passive player rarely comes into play. He often folds his cards in response to any, even small aggression. This person is constantly in tension. It is extremely difficult for him to part with his money. He stays in the game only then. When he only has a very good combination of cards. Unfortunately, such discretion in the game does not allow winning big pots.
Loose passive player. He often tries to get into the game, but during the draw he basically only calls other people's bets. In an effort to see which card comes next, he is willing to pay a lot of money, even when he has a very weak combination in his hands.
Tight Aggressive is one of the most effective mixed types of players. The person plays few hands, but plays very aggressively.
Loose-aggressive is always ready to take risks, moreover, he does not do it meaningfully. He is willing to make huge bets with weak cards and bluffs very often.
What is the best playstyle
Preferably, it is impossible to determine the style of play. Professional poker players try to play each hand differently so that none of the opponents can determine how they will act in a given situation.
It happens that at the moment of loss, a tight player becomes a maniac, and a passive player suddenly begins to show aggression at the table.
