The GTO Blueprint
This course will take you from a recently graduated lowstakes grinder to a super solid midstakes pro. With the focus on teaching you practical heuristics to develop a game no one can easily exploit, this course will guarantee that you won’t be bullied by any reg in your pools. By applying the fish exploits from the Lowstakes Blueprint course, and then applying the theory heuristics from this course, you’ll be guaranteed a solid winrate at midstakes.
This is your second step in your journey to become a crusher.
Saulo Costa GTO Blueprint
If you want to play like the top pros and develop a crushing, balanced strategy, then Saulo Costa’s GTO Blueprint is your ultimate guide. This course teaches you how to apply Game Theory Optimal (GTO) principles in real-world situations, helping you make better decisions, minimize leaks, and maximize profits.
By breaking down fundamental GTO concepts, universal heuristics, and advanced betting strategies, this course provides a clear and practical roadmap to implementing solver-based strategies without overcomplicating your game.
Whether you’re an MTT player, cash game grinder, or 3-bet pot specialist, this course will teach you when to bluff, when to slowplay, and when to fire big bets for maximum value.
What You Get
Fundamental GTO Execution – Learn the core principles of GTO-based play and apply them instantly.
Pillars of GTO Strategy – Master barreling, slowplaying, bluff-catching, and bet-sizing concepts.
Universal Heuristics for Every Spot – Develop automatic decision-making skills based on GTO logic.
SRP & 3-Bet Pot Strategies – Optimize your play in single-raised pots and 3-bet situations both in and out of position.
Advanced Bluffing & Bluff-Catching Tactics – Learn when to attack, when to trap, and when to make hero calls.
Who This Course Is For
Serious Poker Players who want to understand and apply GTO principles for better results.
Cash & MTT Players looking for a structured approach to GTO-based strategies.
Mid-to-High Stakes Grinders who need a deeper understanding of bet-sizing, slowplaying, and bluffing heuristics.
Saulo Costa GTO Blueprint Index
Module 1 Fundamental Aspects of Pseudo GTO Execution
- 1.1 Pseudo GTO Execution.mp4
- 1.2 Showing It In Practice.mp4
- 1.3 You Can Do This.mp4
Module 2 Pillars of GTO strategy
- 2.1 Introduction.mp4
- 2.2 Barrel Complete Air and Low Pairs.mp4
- 2.3 Mixing It Up With the Draws.mp4
- 2.4 Slowplaying Top of Range.mp4
- 2.5 Use of Very Large Betsizing.mp4
- 2.6 Loose Bluffcatching.mp4
- 2.7 Loose Floating.mp4
Module 3 Universal Heuristics
- 3.1 Slowplaying Blockers to Checking Range.mp4
- 3.2 Bluffcatching with Ax and Low Kickers.mp4
- 3.3 Bombing the Turn Bottom Pair.mp4
- 3.4 Bluff Raising Rivers with Low Pairs.mp4
- 3.5 Block Betting Rivers OOP with Middle Pair.mp4
- 3.6 3Bet Bluffing with the Bottom of Block Bet Range.mp4
- 3.7 Bluffcatching Pocket Pairs with FD Blocker.mp4
- 3.8 Notions of Bluffing Rivers.mp4
- 3.9 Notions of Bluffcatching Rivers.mp4
Module 4 Some Boring Theory You Should Know
- 4.1 Alpha and MDF.mp4
- 4.2 AKQ Toy Game.mp4
Module 5 How To Play PFR SRP IP
- 5.1 How to Play the Flop Cbet.mp4
- 5.2 How to Play the Delay Cbet.mp4
- 5.3 How to Play the Turn Cbet.mp4
- 5.4 How to Play the BC B Line.mp4
- 5.5 How to Play vs Turn Probe.mp4
Module 6 How To Play PFR SRP OOP
- 6.1 How to Play the Flop Cbet.mp4
- 6.2 How to Play the Delay Cbet.mp4
- 6.3 How to Play the Turn Cbet.mp4
- 6.4 How to Play vs Flop Stab.mp4
- 6.5 How to Play the XR B Line.mp4
Module 7 How To Play PFC SRP IP
- How to Play the Turn Cbet
- How to Play the Delay Cbet
- How to Play vs Flop Stab
Module 8 How To Play PFC SPR OOP
- 8.1 How to Play the Flop Cbet.mp4
- 8.2 How to Play the Turn Cbet.mp4
- 8.3 How to Play the Delay Cbet.mp4
- 8.4 How to Play vs Flop Stab.mp4
Module 9 How To Play PFR 3BP IP
- 7.1 How to Play the Delay Cbet.mp4
- 7.2 How to Play the Flop Cbet.mp4
- 7.3 How to Play the Turn Cbet after Flop 30%.mp4
- 7.4 How to Play the Turn Cbet after Flop 60%.mp4
Module 10 How To Play PFR 3BP OOP
- How To Play The Flop Stab Line
- How To Play The Double Barrel Line (after Flop B25)
- How to Play The Double Barrel Line (After Flop B50)
- How To Play The Delayed Stab Line
- How To Play The Bet Turn vs Missed Cbet (After Flop C30)
- How To Play The Bet Turn vs Missed Cbet (After Flop C50)
Module 11 How To Play PFC 3BP IP
- How To Play The Flop Donk Bet Line
- How To Play The XRs B Line
- How To Play The Turn Probe Line
- How To Play The XRm B Line
- How To Play vs The B30 Line
Module 12 How To Play PFC 3BP OOP
- How To Play The Flop Donk Bet Line
- How To Play The XRs B Line
- How To Play The Turn Probe Line
- How To Play The XRm B Line
- How To Play vs The B30 Line
Module 13 How to Play PFR 4BP IP
- How To Play The Flop Cbet Line
- How To Play The Delayed Cbet Line
- How To Play The Turn Cbet Line After Flop B25
Module 14 How to Play PFR 4BP OOP
- How To Play The Flop Cbet Line
- How To Play The Turn Cbet Line
Module 15 Showing in Practice
- 200R&C Play & Explain
Bonus 1: The Optimal Betsize Sheet
Bonus 2: The GTO Hand Histories
Saulo Costa GTO Blueprint – Course Breakdown
Module 1: Fundamental Aspects of Pseudo GTO Execution
Understanding Pseudo GTO Concepts – Learn how to use GTO without overcomplicating your game.
Practical Execution – See GTO in action through real-game applications.
Module 2: Pillars of GTO Strategy
Barreling, Bluff-Catching & Slowplaying – Master key betting concepts for balanced play.
Mixing It Up with Draws – Learn how to add deception to your betting patterns.
Module 3: Universal Heuristics for GTO Play
Bluffing & Bluff-Catching Rivers – Discover key factors that dictate when to call or fold in river spots.
Block Betting Out of Position – Use GTO-approved bet sizes to control the pot and force mistakes.
Modules 4:Fundamental Theory You Should Know
In this module I’ll teach you the most fundamental poker theory concepts you must know as an advanced poker player.
Modules 5 to 12 :How To Play Postflop
Ever wondered how to play draws in 3bet Pots? Or underpairs in 4bet Pots? This collection of modules gives you a complete blueprint of how to play, for every spot (SRPs, 3BPs, 4BPs) and all the important lines (flop cbet, turn cbet, delayed cbet, etc)
Module 13 :Showing it In Practice
In this module I’ll demonstrate in real games how to apply all the concepts from the course. You’ll see in practice how to actually play near GTO. No more confusion.
Grinder –
Great course! Usefull poker heuristics!