What is heads-up poker?

Heads-up poker refers to any form of the game in which the hand is played out between 0️⃣ just two players. Head-to-head poker in other words. Virtually any type of poker can be played heads-up.

Hands progress according to 0️⃣ the rules of the specific type of poker you’re playing heads-up, just as they would do were more players involved. 0️⃣ However, there are some heads-up adaptations in community card poker games such as Texas Holdem (see how to play, below).

Games 0️⃣ of poker can become heads up when just two players remain at the table at the start of a hand, 0️⃣ while heads-up tournaments are popular at online poker sites.

With only one opponent to beat, competitors have a high chance of 0️⃣ winning each hand regardless of what they are dealt and tend to play aggressively as a result. Similarly, with only 0️⃣ one opponent needing to fall for your bluff, bluffing is more likely to be successful.