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When playing online, I’ve noticed some players keep detailed notes on opponents, while others depend on general memory and observed tendencies.
I attempt to keep notes, but I’m not always consistent with it.
Do you actively keep notes, and do you believe they provide a significant long-term advantage?
I used them a lot previously, now since i play less, i tend to play more casual
notes are very imp
I have a notebook with some notes I make on players when I play live and online. Sometimes it helps but it depends on how predictable the opponent is.
I usually play small MTTs, I don't make notes because it's usually just the same players (small circle) playing the games, now I've memorized that player A like to bluff (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/) in this spots etc
I usually put notes on players and avoid to memorize unusual plays
When playing online, I’ve seen some players take detailed notes on opponents, while others just rely on general memory and tendencies.
I try to take notes, but I don’t always stay consistent with it.
Do you actively use notes, and do you think they give a big advantage over time?
Hi, I would say, yes, having notes on specific opponents will give you a big advantage, especially when your opponents do not suspect that you or others might have notes of them.
Same thing goes into the backeards direction, people might have notes on you, which is why it is advised to have notes on yourself, and trying to balance your stats out to stay unpredictable and or unreadable.
I personally use GGPokers feature to mark random players in different colours, but there is also an option to save notes on the players.
888Poker has basically same feature with options to matk players as sharks, lions, fish donkeys, which is quiet funny.
i use notes and memory, but i try not to play emotional poker, makes for bad decisions
Notes for me, memory no good
In this moment: My memory....
I used to, but since I've realized these games are 200% total rigged garbage I just play whatever card anyway.
The RNG will decide the results kkkkk
I use notes, they help me but in the end you have to be lucky.
I usually take notes on the players; it helps a lot, and remembering them all is impossible, so the notes are very helpful.
I use both, since I play on smaller sites where the same players tend to show up regularly.
When playing online, I’ve seen some players take detailed notes on opponents, while others just rely on general memory and tendencies.
I try to take notes, but I don’t always stay consistent with it.
Do you actively use notes, and do you think they give a big advantage over time?
Notes are definitely an advantage. Personally, notes have made me a lot of money because they helped me make the right decisions at the right moments in the game.
sometimes yes, sometimes no, depending on my mood)
mainly memeory but sometimes I'll assign a colour or emote to a person
Yes i use notes on poker players . Its very nice option and easier to play . Good luck at the poker tables . 🙂
I remember everything that was said earlier in a single gaming session. This allows me to keep track of details, names, and decisions made without relying on memory.
Absolutely, note that they are very important.
I always keeps notes on players. I also date them so i know if they maybe no good as players change over time.
Yes, notes help more than memory.
Even simple notes give you a long-term edge.
I used to, not anymore, people change so the notes often doesn't matter.
I use notes and color coding.
I used to use NoteCaddy which automatically took notes on players.
I don't use any of that stuff, nor do I remember it... many times I try to get to know them at tables, but when I meet them again I have to learn their game all over again 😂
Whenever I can, I take notes on my opponents, since my memory isn't very good. I confess I should do this more often, but sometimes I'm just too lazy.
i use notes and colors
It helps a lot on poker rooms with a small player pool to mark players with colors and make some notes. I also take notes on bigger rooms, but where it’s allowed, I use a HUD as well.
i use notes and colors
i wish they had color codes on replay poker for the CC freerolls (https://www.casino.us/poker/best-freerolls/) .
I only mark players in red who go all-in with garbage hands (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-hands/). Then, when I have a chance to call, I do it with confidence — and it really helps me.
i rely on memeries and ehatches the names who is hoe to play
Good morning everyone, poker is a game of information. The more information you have about your opponents, the better your decisions will be. I play at micro stakes, and my notes help me a lot. In my opinion, players from these limits who are from Germany tend to include a higher number of recreational players. I believe this happens because poker is very popular in Europe and Germany is the richest country in Europe, so many players deposit money just to play for fun.
In CardsChat freerolls, my notes almost always help me a lot. Against players marked as strong, a top pair is rarely enough to play big pots (60 blinds or more). For example: open with AKo from UTG with 35bb; the villain, marked as a strong player, calls from the SB with 36bb. Flop: Ac 5d 9s. The hero bets and the villain check-raises. Most likely, the villain has 55, 99, A5s, or A9s — and in most cases, AKo will be behind against this type of player.
On the other hand, against players marked as recreational, AKo on this board tends to be ahead most of the time. These notes help me a lot.
Memory feels sharp in the moment but it fades, gets biased, and often remembers the big hands while ignoring the small patterns that actually matter. Notes, on the other hand, turn observations into something real and repeatable.
A quick note on how someone plays their draws, how they react under pressure, or how often they bluff (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/) in certain spots can become a long-term edge. Over time, those small details add up in ways memory alone simply can’t.
The best players don’t trust recall they build systems. Because in the long run, information you capture beats information you think you remember.
I use notes consistently, especially for opponents I face regularly or who play tricky styles. They may seem small at first, but over time they add up remembering tendencies, timing patterns, and bet sizing helps you make better decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Even general observations recorded immediately after a session can give you a huge edge compared to relying on memory alone. In my experience, disciplined note-taking separates serious players from casual ones, and it’s one of the most underrated tools for long-term improvement online.
I like to take notes on opponents who repeat moves or have a very strong style of play, but with the others I play by heart.
I always take notes and put colors on them to know which player I'm up against
Yes, I use notes. Memory fades, notes don’t. I also try to sit at tables where I know at least one player. Having a read on someone from the first hand is a huge edge.
No, I prefer to analyze the player directly at the table instead of taking a lot of notes. I think every tournament is unique, and the same player can act completely differently depending on the situation, their stack size, the stage of the tournament, or even their emotional state at that moment.
I check my memory or the play history, and I've already decided what to do at that moment.
When playing online, I’ve seen some players take detailed notes on opponents, while others just rely on general memory and tendencies.
I try to take notes, but I don’t always stay consistent with it.
Do you actively use notes, and do you think they give a big advantage over time?
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I think it is good to use notes on players, or if you will, it is good to exploit this feature in online poker (https://www.casino.us/poker/) as long as it is available to us, because the matter is different in live poker, as it depends only on our memory.
yes taking notes gives a real long-term edge in no limit texas holden because it helps you track opponent tendencies instead of relying on memory, simple consistent notes, are more affective than detailed writing, as long as you actually use them during play.
I still use notes often while playing online, maybe not as detailed as I should because of HUDs - mostly the player style and/or some 'weird' hands... I found it to be very useful, especially when a big decision is needed and you have some extra info that is helpful in making the correct play, so I do agree that this will be a big advantage over time...
on sites that have how I take notes, those that don't have how I remember some players
When I'm playing larger BIs than usual I will usually look up everyone on sharkscope (https://www.casino.us/poker/tools/sharkscope/) and ID who is a losing / winning player in addition to anything abnormal I notice at the table.
i am writing notes constantly . sadly it never seems to help my results .
Too hard to recall who's who... so don't bother just play loose and hope for the best...
Notes. It is easy to forget who is who when you are multi-tabling.
When playing online, I’ve seen some players take detailed notes on opponents, while others just rely on general memory and tendencies.
I try to take notes, but I don’t always stay consistent with it.
Do you actively use notes, and do you think they give a big advantage over time?
Personally I’m not a big fan of notes actually!
Those notes necessarily don’t always work in your favour!
I prefer to play the hand to the best of it’s ability irrespective who’s in front of you!
Yes, I definitely prefer using player notes rather than relying only on memory.
Notes help a lot in future hands, especially against regular opponents you meet often.
You can track things like bluff tendencies, sizing patterns, tilt behavior, or how wide someone shoves.
Sites like ACR and GG Poker have good note features, which are very useful for long-term adjustments.
Some platforms like WPT and a few others don’t offer proper note-taking, and I really feel that limitation during sessions.
Over time, good notes can become a big edge in online poker.
I use notes extensively, especially when I notice a pattern, however caution is needed also as the activity you note could be a one of???
I always keeps notes on players. I also date them so i know if they maybe no good as players change over time.
What an interesting strategy - I now see why you chose your username 😉
I use them. Lots of players i see everyday so without notes i just will forget their previous moves
What an interesting strategy - I now see why you chose your username 😉
I do really luve this game and do take it too seriously.
When playing online, I’ve seen some players take detailed notes on opponents, while others just rely on general memory and tendencies.
I try to take notes, but I don’t always stay consistent with it.
Do you actively use notes, and do you think they give a big advantage over time?
Yes, I take notes whenever I spot something unusual. A good note can save a lot of guesswork later, and over time those small pieces of information can add up to a significant edge
I'm actually not a big fan of taking detailed notes. The main reason is that most poker players don't stick to one style forever. Good players adjust their strategy depending on the table, stack sizes, tournament stage, and especially their opponents. A note that was accurate a month ago might be completely wrong today. I prefer paying attention to current tendencies and table dynamics rather than relying too much on old notes.
Im taking notes , but only by a very simplified scheme..guess that doesnt help much , or i would be a better player. 🤷♂️
I have started to make notes of players a lot recently as it's not easy remembering all names
That's right; player notes are very important because you can't memorize every player, so the best option is to take notes with the appropriate tags.
i make notes every time i play on Replay Poker ; it's very important . on all the other online sites i use color codes as well and add sharkscope (https://www.casino.us/poker/tools/sharkscope/) scores on occasion .
I definitely think notes are worth using, especially online. Memory is useful for general impressions, but after playing hundreds of hands (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-hands/), it’s easy to mix players up or forget the details that actually matter.
The best notes, in my opinion, are not things like “bad player” or “fish.” Those labels are too vague and can make you play with assumptions. Good notes are specific and actionable:
“Calls 3-bets too wide with suited connectors”
“Overbets river only with strong value”
“Folds too much to flop c-bets”
“Shoves draws aggressively in PKOs”
“Slowplays monsters preflop”
I also like adding the situation where it happened, because context matters. A player who makes a strange call in a tournament with 5 big blinds is different from someone doing it 100BB deep.
Memory is still important for things like table dynamics and recent hands, but notes give you a long-term database of information. The key is not writing too many useless notes — after a while you just end up with a wall of text you never read.
The best players usually combine both: memory for the current flow of the table, and notes for patterns that repeat over time. A good note can save you a buy-in months later when you sit at the same table again.
I definitely think adding notes on opponents is very important! Sometimes we're playing at multiple tables and can't keep a close eye on all of them.
Having a note on someone in those moments can help with a decision. It might not be the ultimate game-changer, but it can help! and it certainly has helped me a lot sometimes.. I can't rely on memory alone, and since some screen names look alike, there's a good chance of mixing players.. and having a specific note you can evaluate whether it still makes sense or if it’s outdated 😎
I always try to tag players by analyzing how they play and the hands they open with. Over time, this gives you a slight edge when you know who you're up against at the table.