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comeburras
Rising Star
Bronze Level
Good strategy! Raising with medium pairs up to 99 to clear the dreamers makes sense. From 1010 and up, raising 3BB and remaining aggressive on the flop keeps the pressure on. And with AA, raise preflop and continue strong until the end without giving anyone a chance to see a free card. I agree.
Rost
Legend
Platinum Level
Everyone probably has their own style of play, but the strategy you described will only lead to losses in my opinion. I've been playing poker for over 7 years, and I've already realized that you need to be very careful when playing with small pairs. It is better to fold if the situation is unfavorable than to end the game prematurely.
eetenor
Legend
Loyaler
I am confused by your statements 22-99 what size raise to get dreamers to fold? From what position are you raising these pairs and at what stack depth and why do you think 99 = 22 for similar strategy? I think your results would improve if you refined your preflop pair ranges We want to be folding 22 often if we are deep and early position.
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fundiver199
Legend
Loyaler
I can see, this is your first post, so first and foremost welcome to the forum. There are many important variables determining our preflop strategy including our position at the table, stack sizes, opponent types, and if there is an ante or not. I recommend our free 30 day course. This is the section about preflop:
dannystanks
Visionary
Silver Level
I’m ok with raising all these preflop. On the flop it matters what is actually on the flop, as well as the turn, and the river. This is a great way to go broke by blindly raising AA all the way to the end. Good luck!
black and
Legend
Platinum Level
It all depends on the format, structure and stage of the tournament. I'm usually not ready to take risks with small or medium pairs. I usually try to make a call and see the flop, and then I act according to the circumstances. Although sometimes there are situations in which, if I understand my opponent, I can go all-in.