Poker glossary
Leveling
Leveling is engaging in multi-level thinking about opponents' thoughts.
Full explanation
Leveling is engaging in multi-level thinking about opponents’ thoughts.
Explanation. Leveling refers to strategic layers: you think about what an opponent thinks you have, and further what they think you think. It’s deep meta-strategy and requires psychological insight. Higher-level players use leveling to bluff, trap, or adjust play—but overleveling can cause mistakes.