S.K.: 6bb/100 over 395k hands

“All of the tools you need to become more successful are here if you come in with an open mind and a willingness to work hard and improve.”

Where I started, and where I am now

I had a 4–5bb/100 winrate over a big sample of 200NL and 500NL before BitB, and kept a similar winrate at a higher average stake, while the pool got tougher as states merged. During the contract I won at 6bb/100 over 395k tracked hands.

How my game has evolved

Before BitB I had learned MDA strategies and was implementing them fairly blindly, so learning to play better polarised strategies, especially against stronger opponents, was probably the biggest improvement. Learning to make the most of study time with solvers and nodelocks was also eye-opening.

The biggest difference from 12 months ago

I try to blend strong strategic fundamentals with knowledge of where MDA says the pool will make mistakes, instead of just blindly following MDA protocols.

What made the biggest impact

Honestly every part of BitB was impactful. The 1-on-1 coaching was more detailed and thoughtful than any coaching I'd had before. The group sessions covered a wide range of topics and sometimes sparked a concept I could investigate on my own. The library of earlier content got me up to speed quickly. But the community might be the best part: making new friends and discussing strategy with like-minded players has been helpful and inspiring.

Breakthroughs and turning points

No true light-bulb moments, but slow, steady progress from quality time away from the tables does build, even when it feels like you're not accomplishing much. When I see how quickly I now recognise situations that a year ago seemed too small or niche to matter, I realise how much progress I've made.

To a strong mid-stakes player who's unsure

All of the tools you need to become more successful are here if you come in with an open mind and a willingness to work hard and improve. Getting to a high level as a lone wolf is possible, but I think your chances are better with world-class coaching and the community you'll be part of.