Timothy Adams and Mike Brady recently compared real poker analysis against ChatGPT's hand evaluations in a new Upswing Poker breakdown. The two sat down to dissect several hands played by Brady's friend Stu, running each spot through ChatGPT simultaneously to see how the AI's logic stacked up against professional-level thinking.
What emerged was a direct contrast between how top players actually approach decisions and what an AI language model generates when asked poker questions. Adams, a GTO specialist and Upswing instructor, brought his characteristic precision to the comparison. Brady contributed his own analytical framework. Together they worked through the hands in real time, examining where ChatGPT's analysis aligned with sound poker principles and where it fell short.
This kind of content matters because poker players increasingly turn to AI tools for study and hand review. ChatGPT has become accessible enough that recreational and intermediate players use it for quick feedback on spots they've played. The question Adams and Brady answer through their breakdown: should they?
The side-by-side format reveals whether ChatGPT understands position, pot odds, stack depths, and bet sizing in ways that actually reflect modern poker. It shows whether the AI can distinguish between marginal situations where multiple plays work versus situations where one line dominates. More broadly, it examines whether AI can replicate the contextual thinking that separates strong players from average ones.
Adams has built his reputation on clarity about poker logic. His work at Upswing focuses on teaching players to think independently rather than memorizing spots. This breakdown fits that pattern. By showing what ChatGPT does and doesn't understand, Adams helps players recognize where they need actual study versus where a quick AI check might suffice.
The comparison also reflects poker's current moment. The game evolves constantly. Tools available to study have multiplied. Players want to know which resources actually improve their game and