Full explanation — Fold Equity
Fold equity is the value your bet gains purely from the chance the opponent folds. It is why semi-bluffing works: you win either when they fold now, or when your draw hits later.
What is Fold Equity in poker?
Fold equity is the value your bet gains purely from the chance the opponent folds. It is why semi-bluffing works: you win either when they fold now, or when your draw hits later.
- English term: Fold Equity
- Category: Strategy
- In short: The extra value you gain from the chance your opponent folds.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Fold Equity
The extra value you gain from the chance your opponent folds.
Fold Equity
Where you meet it at the table
Fold Equity (Fold Equity) belongs to the Strategy category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fold Equity in poker?
Fold equity is the value your bet gains purely from the chance the opponent folds. It is why semi-bluffing works: you win either when they fold now, or when your draw hits later.
What is Fold Equity called in English?
The English term is "Fold Equity". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Fold Equity belong to?
Fold Equity belongs to the "Strategy" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.