Definition
Board texture describes how the board connects with possible hands and draws (e.g., dry vs wet).
Board texture
How coordinated the community cards are for draws and made hands.
Key points
- Wet boards create more draws and require more protection.
- Dry boards favor range advantage and allow more small-bet lines.
- Texture changes from flop to turn to river as runouts complete draws.
Common misconceptions
Myth
Texture only matters for bluffs.
Reality
It affects value betting, sizing, and equity too.
Myth
Paired boards are always safe.
Reality
They reduce some combos but create others (boats/trips).