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Hold'em strategy articles in the Preflop category.
Opening sizes should vary by position. We break down optimal sizing for each seat, plus the key differences between online and live play.
3-bet or fold is the default, but there are hands and situations where cold calling from the BTN is the most profitable play.
Your 4-bet range should be polarized. Learn how to properly balance value (AA, KK) with bluffs (A5s, A4s).
A 3-bet isn't just a 'strong hand raise.' Learn how to construct value and bluff 3-bet ranges and adapt by position.
Steal the pot with a big 3-bet behind an open raise and a cold call. Master the sizing, hand selection, and timing of the squeeze play.
The big blind gets great pot odds but is always OOP. Learn how to adjust your defense range and 3-bet strategy based on the opener's position.
Tight from UTG, wide from BTN. A complete guide to opening ranges and sizing by position in 6-max cash games.