📊 Opening Ranges by Position
EP/UTG — Tight Is Right
Most players act after you. Open with 12-15% — premium pairs and high-card hands only.
MP — Slightly Wider
Open 18-22%. Add 88, KQ-type hands versus EP. Be conscious of CO/BTN acting behind.
CO — Position Advantage
Open 26-30%. Battle for BTN position is key. If BTN folds often, widen steal range.
BTN — Best Position
Open ~50%. Always IP postflop. Adjust dynamically based on SB/BB tendencies.
SB — Always OOP
Open 35-40%. No limping — raise or fold. Steal wide vs tight BB. Value-heavy vs calling station BB.
🔥 3-Bet Strategy
| Opponent Type | Fold to 3-bet | Recommended 3-bet Freq. | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nit | 70-85% | Wide (~20%) | Value + wide bluff range |
| TAG | 55-65% | Standard (~12%) | Value + blocker bluffs |
| LAG | 40-55% | Selective (~8%) | Value-heavy, choose spots |
| Fish/Calling Station | < 30% | Value only (~5%) | QQ+, AK only |
Bluff 3-Bet Hand Selection
Best bluff 3-bet hands: A5s-A2s (A blocker), K4s-K2s (K blocker), suited hands that block opponent's continuing range. Avoid hands that dominate but can't improve (e.g., KJo).
💥 4-Bet Strategy
4-Bet Range
- Value: AA, KK (QQ situation-dependent)
- Bluff: A5s, A4s (A blocker + suited)
- Size: ~2.5x the 3-bet
- Bluff ratio: ~30-40% of 4-bet range
Calling vs 4-bets
- vs Nit 4-bet: fold everything except AA
- vs TAG 4-bet: KK/AA call, QQ+ optional
- vs LAG 4-bet: KK/AA call, QQ borderline
- vs Maniac 4-bet: widen call range
🔄 Range Comparison
| Position | Standard Open % | vs Nit BB (widen) | vs Calling Station (narrow) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP/UTG | 12-15% | 15-18% | 10-12% |
| MP | 18-22% | 22-26% | 15-18% |
| CO | 26-30% | 32-36% | 22-26% |
| BTN | 44-50% | 55-65% | 35-40% |
| SB vs BB | 35-40% | 45-55% | 28-35% |