A starting hand is a term to describe the playable nature of the two downcards dealt pre-flop in Texas Hold ‘Em (see more poker rules here). There are numerous theories and charts on starting hand strategy ranging from tight play to aggressive play. The purpose of this article is to give the beginner a set of guidelines to follow to avoid difficult situations post flop.
The key to determining your starting hands for Texas Hold ‘Em lies in what position you sit at the table. At a full table of 9, the button is the last player to act in a given betting round and the small blind is the first (except in the first round where the UTG or under-the-gun player is first to act.
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Here are the results of the “Flopped Set / Turned Full House” Hand Analysis.
The Complete Hand
Game:$1/2 NL Live 9 handed (Effective Stacks $280)
Villain is UTG+2 and is strong-tight. (Plays a tight range of hands. He bets his hands and checks his draws.)
Hero is MP+2 and has:
It is folded around to Villain and he raises to $15 (standard for this table).
The Hand
Game:$1/2 NL Live 9 handed (Effective Stacks $280)
Villain is UTG+2 and is strong-tight. (Plays a tight range of hands. He bets his hands and checks his draws.)
Hero is MP+2 and has:
It is folded around to Villain and he raises to $15 (standard for this table).
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Here are the results from: Villain in Early Position with AA
Most of you called for the Villain to push and I don’t necessarily disagree with you. When the pot is raised preflop in these 100BB games, it’s near impossible to get away from AA on the flop unless the board is monotone or paired.
Go ahead and vote, then read the results: [RESULTS] Villain in Early Position with AA
Let’s flip things around this time and analyze this hand from the Villain’s point of view, shall we? As played, and with you as the Villain, what is your line?
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