I'm going to use the board Topic in my Title & Description tags, probably in my Keywords too, along with another 1/2dz other relevant & global 'keyphrases'.
I'm going to stay with the Board Title, then - Topic also, because its 'Poker Forum' & thats going to be a tough nut to crack, I need it up front & center!
SEO is a lot like Poker, except there isn't any calling, its all about re-raisin' lol
I start out w/lean, mean markup, some good content & most of the basic whitehat methods, then raise as needed.
I'm planning on upgrading to v1.3 tomorrow & try to finish this one.
cheers