Heads-up poker refers to any form of the game in which the hand is played out between 9️⃣ just two players. Head-to-head poker in other words. Virtually any type of poker can be played heads-up.
Hands progress according to 9️⃣ the rules of the specific type of poker you’re playing heads-up, just as they would do were more players involved. 9️⃣ However, there are some heads-up adaptations in community card poker games such as Texas Holdem (see how to play, below).
Games 9️⃣ of poker can become heads up when just two players remain at the table at the start of a hand, 9️⃣ while heads-up tournaments are popular at online poker sites.
With only one opponent to beat, competitors have a high chance of 9️⃣ winning each hand regardless of what they are dealt and tend to play aggressively as a result. Similarly, with only 9️⃣ one opponent needing to fall for your bluff, bluffing is more likely to be successful.