Back to Poker Terms Backdoor February 16, 2024 Share In poker, a “backdoor” refers to making a hand or achieving a winning outcome using cards on both the turn and the river (the last two community cards dealt) after initially having a weak or incomplete hand after the flop (the first three community cards) Share Related articles Poker Push/Fold Strategy: The Complete Guide to 5-10bb Poker March 23, 2026 Read more Poker GTO Charts Explained: How to Read and Use Preflop Range Charts March 22, 2026 Read more Poker How to Play Multiway Pots in Tournament Poker March 21, 2026 Read more