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Message: [QUOTE="maronza1, post: 7139234, member: 476524"] [HEADING=2][B]1. What Range Am I Assigning to Middle Position?[/B][/HEADING] You’ve seen them raise [B]7 straight orbits[/B] from MP, and you note they’re [B]aggressive[/B] and largely uncontested. ➡️ This is [B]not a standard MP range[/B] (normally ~15–18% of hands). Because they’re aggressive and going unpunished, they’re likely opening closer to a [B]cutoff or button range[/B], maybe even wider. ✅ [B]Estimated MP Opening Range[/B]: [LIST] [*][B]30–35% of hands[/B]: [LIST] [*]All broadways: A2s+, K5s+, Q8s+, J8s+, T8s+, 98s+ [*]Offsuits: A9o+, KTo+, QTo+, JTo [*]Pairs: 22+ [*]Suited connectors/gappers: 54s+, 64s+, 75s+, 76s+ [/LIST] [/LIST] This range includes [B]lots of junk[/B] that folds to aggression or whiffs flops. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=2]✋ [B]2. What Range Should You Call With?[/B][/HEADING] In the big blind with good pot odds and deep stacks, you should [B]defend wide[/B], but be selective [B]because of positional disadvantage[/B]. 💡 You can profitably call [B]~30–35%[/B] of hands here, skewed toward hands that: [LIST] [*]Flop well (suited, connected) [*]Have high card value (Ax, Kx) [*]Can trap wide openers [/LIST] ✅ [B]Suggested Calling Range[/B]: [LIST] [*]All suited aces (A2s–A9s more for calls than 3-bets) [*]Suited kings: K5s+ [*]Suited connectors: 54s+, 65s+, 76s–JTs [*]One-gappers: 64s+, 75s+, T8s+ [*]Broadways: KTo+, QJo, QTo, JTo [*]Small pairs: 22–66 (for set-mining value) [*]AJo, ATs, KQs — borderline between call/3-bet [/LIST] Don’t call with trash like: [LIST] [*]Q5o, 86o, or offsuit low gappers — even with pot odds [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=2]💥 [B]3. Should You 3-Bet Them?[/B][/HEADING] Absolutely — this is where you can [B]exploit their wide opens[/B]. 🎯 Ideal 3-bet range includes: [LIST] [*][B]Strong hands for value[/B]: QQ+, AK, AQs, AKo [*][B]Bluffing hands[/B] that block strong continues but aren't great calls: A5s–A2s, K9s, QTs, 87s [*][B]Occasional suited connectors/gappers[/B] with fold equity: 65s–98s [/LIST] ✅ [B]Reasons to 3-Bet:[/B] [LIST] [*]You punish their [B]wide, unchecked opens[/B] [*]You fold out [B]dominated hands[/B] (e.g., J9o, K7o) [*]You seize [B]initiative[/B] postflop [*]They’re likely to fold [B]30–50%[/B] of their opening range to aggression [/LIST] Just [B]don’t overdo it[/B]. Mix in enough strong hands to balance your bluffs. [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]📊 Summary Decision Matrix:[/HEADING] [TABLE] [TR] [TH][B]Your Hand Type[/B][/TH] [TH][B]Play[/B][/TH] [TH][B]Reason[/B][/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Strong value (QQ+, AK)[/TD] [TD]3-bet[/TD] [TD]Build pot, dominate their wide opens[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Suited wheel aces (A2–A5)[/TD] [TD]Mix call/3-bet[/TD] [TD]Bluff equity, can hit disguised boards[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Mid-suited connectors[/TD] [TD]Call or 3-bet[/TD] [TD]Plays well deep; can bluff later[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Low pairs (22–66)[/TD] [TD]Call[/TD] [TD]Cheap to see flop, implied odds[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Trash (e.g., 96o, T3o)[/TD] [TD]Fold[/TD] [TD]Doesn’t flop well, dominated easily[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=1]🔚 Final Thoughts:[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Yes[/B], you should absolutely [B]consider 3-betting[/B] — both as a value and semi-bluff tool. [*][B]Adapt[/B] as they adjust. If they start 4-betting light or calling more, narrow your 3-bet bluffs. [*]In deep games, postflop edge matters — hands that [B]flop well and avoid domination[/B] should be preferred. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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