We created this quiz to help you test your poker skills. The questions are progressively challenging so that all types of players, from beginners to advanced, can be tested.
1. In what order do the betting rounds occur in Texas Hold’em after the cards are dealt?
a. Flop, Turn, River
b. Turn, Flop, River
C. River, flop, turn
D. Flop, River, Turn
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer a): Flop, turn, river.
For more information, you can check out our illustrated article on poker rules (opens in a new tab).
2. How many community cards are revealed during a hand of Texas Hold’em?
a. 0
b. 3
v. 5
d. 7
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer c): 5. Explanation: Three cards are revealed on the flop, one on the turn, and one on the river, making a total of 5 community cards.
3. Among these options, which is the best starting hand in Texas Hold’em poker?
a. As-Roi (suited)
b. Pair of kings
c. Pair of 7s
D. As-Jack
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer b): Pair of kings. Explanation: The pair of Kings is the second-best starting hand in poker, right behind the pair of Aces.
4. What is the name of the most favorable position to play after the flop?
a. UTG (Under The Gun)
b. Cut-off
c. Button
D. Big Blind
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer c): Button. Explanation: The player on the button is the last to act, giving them an advantage as they know the decisions made by the players before them.
If you want to know more about this, you can read our article on poker positions (opens in a new tab).
5. Three players are all-in on the board A ♣️ 10 ♦️ 9 ♣️ 8 ♠️ 8 ♦️. Who wins the pot?
a. Player 1 with A ♦️ K ♠️
b. Player 2 with Q ♣️ J ♣️
c. Player 3 with 9 ♥️ 9 ♠️
D. The pot is split between all three players
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer c): Player 3. Explanation: Player 1 has two pairs: Aces and 8s with a King kicker. Player 2 has a straight: 8-9-10-J-Q. Finally, Player 3 has a full house: 9-9-9-8-8, which wins the pot as it is the best combination.
For more information on poker hand rankings, you can read our dedicated article on this topic (opens in a new tab).
6. How many “outs” do you have with Q ♥️ 9 ♥️ on a board 8 ♥️ 9 ♠️ T ♠️ A ♥️ against a player with 8 ♣️ 8 ♥️?
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer: 11. Explanation: The outs are as follows: 2 ♥️, 3 ♥️, 4 ♥️, 4, 5, 5 ♥️, 5, 6 ♥️, 7 ♥️, J ♥️, K ♥️, J ♠️, J ♦️, J, ♣️ The 10 ♥️ is not counted because it would give the player with the pair of 8s a full house. The hearts and the jacks give a flush and a straight, respectively, to the player with Q9.
7. What is the probability of hitting an open-ended straight draw after the flop, knowing that there are two cards left to come (turn and river)?
a. About 10%
b. About 20%
c. About 35%
D. About 55%
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer c): About 35%. Explanation: To roughly calculate your equity on the flop, you can multiply your number of outs by 4. Here, you have 8 outs to form your straight, so 8x4 = 32%.
8. What does the term “pot odds” mean?
a. The ratio between the amount you need to bet to call and the current size of the pot
b. The ratio between the pot size and the probability of winning the hand with your draw
c. The difference between the probability of completing your hand and the implied odds offered by your opponent
D. The calculation of the expected value (EV) of a call based on the amount you need to bet and future odds
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer a): The ratio between the amount you need to bet to call and the current size of the pot. Explanation: Pot odds help you determine whether the risk of a bet is worth it compared to the pot size.
9. You have A ♠️ A ♦️ early in a tournament, and the flop shows 8 ♣️ 9 ♣️ J ♣️. One player before you checked, and another bet half the pot. What should you generally do in this situation?
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer: Call cautiously. Explanation: The flop shows three highly connected cards, meaning a straight and a flush are possible for your opponents. With just a pair of Aces, you need to be cautious and avoid investing too much without further information.
10. When should you use a continuation bet (c-bet) after the flop?
a. Always, when you raised pre-flop
b. When the flop is favorable to your perceived range, even if you haven’t made a strong hand
c. Only when you have a strong made hand or a good draw
D. When you have high equity, and the flop is draw-heavy, to protect your hand
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer b): When the flop is favorable to your perceived range, even if you haven’t made a strong hand. Explanation: A continuation bet is often used when the flop appears to favor the range of hands you are perceived to have, even if you haven’t made a hand yet.
11. What are “implied odds”?
a. The relationship between the current bet and future bets you can win if you hit your hand
b. The chances of winning a pot after all cards are dealt
c. The relationship between the outs and pot odds
D. The relationship between your potential winnings at the end of the hand and the pot odds
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer a): The relationship between the current bet and future bets you can win if you hit your hand. Explanation: Implied odds consider possible future bets in addition to the current pot odds.
12. In GTO, how do you adjust your bluff frequency based on the size of your bet?
a. The larger the bet, the more the bluff frequency should increase
b. The smaller the bet, the more the bluff frequency should increase
c. The bluff frequency remains constant, regardless of bet size
D. The bluff frequency should decrease if the opponent is passive
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer b): The smaller the bet, the more the bluff frequency should increase. Explanation: According to GTO, when you make a small bet, you should bluff more often to balance your value hands. Conversely, larger bets are mainly composed of value hands with fewer bluffs.
For more on GTO, you can read our introductory article on the topic (opens in a new tab).
13. In a GTO scenario, what should you do when playing in position with a marginal hand on a very connected board (e.g., 9 ♥️ 10 ♦️ J ♠️) against an opponent who has checked?
a. Bet 50-75% of the pot to protect your hand against draws while maintaining a polarized range
b. Check to control the pot and avoid exposing yourself to a check-raise
c. Raise big to take the initiative and maximize fold equity against weak hands or draws
D. Bet small (25-30% of the pot) to test the opponent’s strength while keeping the option to bluff on dangerous turns
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer b): Check to control the pot and avoid exposing yourself to a check-raise. Explanation: With a marginal hand on a very connected board, controlling the pot is often preferable to avoid taking unnecessary risks.
14. In GTO, what is the optimal bluff/value ratio on the river for a pot-sized bet?
a. 1 bluff for every 1 value hand
b. 1 bluff for every 2 value hands
c. 1 bluff for every 3 value hands
d. 1 bluff for every 4 value hands
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer b): 1 bluff for every 2 value hands Explanation: When making a pot-sized bet on the river, the optimal ratio in GTO is to have about 1 bluff for every 2 value hands, making your decisions hard for opponents to exploit.
15. When is it optimal to use a "delay c-bet" in GTO theory?
a. When the flop is very draw-heavy, and you want to control the pot size
b. When you have a very strong hand and want to induce a bluff on the turn
c. When your hand has low equity on the flop, and you want to see a free card
D. When the flop is dry and doesn’t hit your opponent’s range, but you don’t have a made hand
Answer (click to reveal):
Answer d): When the flop is dry and doesn’t hit your opponent’s range, but you don’t have a made hand. Explanation: In GTO, the delay c-bet is often used on dry flops that likely haven’t hit your opponent’s range. Delaying the bet until the turn allows you to see an extra card while maintaining some control over the pot and making your play less readable.
You have reached the end of the quiz and tested your poker knowledge. Count your points to get an approximate idea of your level.
As a reminder:
Whatever your result, the main thing is to learn and to progress. Poker is a constantly evolving game, and each step of your learning journey makes you better than your opponents.
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