check-fold
Cautious then concede
Check-fold is a poker strategy of checking when no bet is required, then folding if an opponent bets.
It's the most passive line available—you see free cards when possible but surrender when pressured.
I was check-folding the river with any hand that missed.
The hyphenated form often modifies other nouns: check-fold range, check-fold frequency.
poker
Less dexterous side's grip
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- give upStop attempting something
- pot oddsRisk-to-reward betting calculation
- position playStrategy emphasizing piece placement
risk averse · small blind · big blind · preflop · cash game · defensive play
weak hand
Less dexterous side's grip
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- give upStop attempting something
- pot oddsRisk-to-reward betting calculation
position play · risk averse · small blind · big blind · preflop · cash game · defensive play
aggression level
check-foldbet
Risked stake on outcome
raise · three-bet · check-raise · jam · lead out
check, fold, checks, checked, checking, checker, checkable, recheck, folds