Poker glossary · Hands
What does “backdoor draw” mean in poker?
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Definition
Backdoor draw: A backdoor draw is a draw that needs help on both the turn and the river, such as holding three cards to a flush on the flop.
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Backdoor draws are weak on their own: a backdoor flush draw completes only about 4.2% of the time. Their real value is the extra equity and the good turn cards they create, which make floats and semi-bluffs easier. Treat them as a bonus, not as the main reason to continue.
Example: You hold 8♦ 7♦ on a flop of K♦ 5♣ 2♠. You need two more diamonds on the turn and river to make a flush.
Related terms
- Flush drawA flush draw is four cards of the same suit that need one more of that suit to complete a flush, giving you 9 outs.
- DrawA draw is an incomplete hand that needs one or more cards to become strong, such as a flush draw or a straight draw.
- FloatTo float is to call a bet, usually in position, with a weak hand or draw, planning to win the pot later when your opponent shows weakness.