Solver School was a project I created to help poker players use solvers and data analysis to better explore the game. The core product, Solver Masterclass, was the most comprehensive solver education course available — starting with foundational concepts and building toward advanced applications. It teaches anyone how to use a solver properly within their own poker studies.
I stopped supporting this work in 2024, but in 2026, I decided to release the full Solver Masterclass course here — for free, module by module: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_f5hmZylW9iPEH_MkSyRzZ…
About me
I'm Michael Lukich — a systems thinker, analytics executive, writer, and poker player for nearly 25 years. I built Solver School to teach players how to study the game using solvers. Now I write about how to see the systems behind everyday problems. My book, The Stoic Systems Thinker, comes out in May 2026.
Find my current work: www.stoicsystemsthinker.com
Solver School
Hey everyone — I hope you're enjoying the Solver Masterclass so far.
Today's drop wraps up Module 1. On Friday, Module 2 begins.
I should be transparent: I've been hesitant to release this next module. It was designed as a "how-to" for PioSOLVER, GTO+, and GTO Wizard, and I think the videos do a solid job introducing each tool. But they were recorded in 2022-2023. Three to four years is a long time in software. UIs change, features get added, workflows shift, etc. Some of what I demo will be outdated.
Most of the underlying material still holds. But this module, more than any other, deserves a critical eye. As you watch, cross-reference with each tool's official site to confirm current functionality.
Thanks for sticking with me on this one.
-Mike
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Solver School
Hey all - I'm having technical challenges today that I'm unfortunately not going to be able to get fixed in time to stream. As a result, I'm pushing this first stream to next Friday. I apologize for any inconvenience!
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