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Some people say that in the current gaming environment, it's challenging to win chips by going all-in before the flop with QQ and AK; you should only go all-in with AA and KK, the top 1% hands. However, practical experience has shown that in micro-level and some low-level games, going all-in with QQ and AK can still yield significant value.
Players at these levels often overestimate medium pocket pairs, AQ, or AJ-type hands before the flop, making them more prone to mistakes. After the flop, they become more cautious. Since opponents make these mistakes, why not take advantage of these leaks to win chips?
However, if we know we're up against a tight player, going all-in with AK or QQ can be easily dominated. In such cases, it's better to stick with the top 1%.
Additionally, in a multi-way pot where there's already a 3-bet or 4-bet in front of you, except for AA or KK, we should consider folding other hands.
In higher-level games, opponents are more complex, and this straightforward approach may not be as effective. In high-level games, we should decide whether to go all-in with only AA or KK based on the table dynamics and your history with opponents.
Learn to ""abuse"" the button position. Since you're in the last position, loosen up! In today's tables, stealing blinds has become an essential strategy. Why is this so?
First, many players still play tight and will give up their blinds without a struggle. Why does this happen? Perhaps it's because players aren't accustomed to entering hands from unfavorable positions. Since they don't perform well, they opt not to play from these positions.
If you use software to analyze your table records and look at the ""position"" tag, you'll find that the blind positions are the ones that cause the most losses. However, tight players not entering from the blind positions is a wise decision since they'd likely lose even more if they entered the pot. In that case, it's better for them to fold and minimize their losses.
From a data perspective, the most profitable position at the table is the favorable position. So, if you're sitting in the button position, the most advantageous position, why not make the most of it to maximize your value at the poker table? |
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