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Which position is at the highest risk when facing an RFI from UTG?
Which position is at the highest risk when facing an RFI from UTG?
In which scenario is the HJ required to consider a 3bet against an UTG RFI?
In which scenario is the HJ required to consider a 3bet against an UTG RFI?
What is a characteristic feature of UTG+2 RFI against a 3bet?
What is a characteristic feature of UTG+2 RFI against a 3bet?
Which of the following hands is NOT included in the SB RFI vs BB 3bet range?
Which of the following hands is NOT included in the SB RFI vs BB 3bet range?
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What is the primary risk for the CO when facing an RFI from UTG?
What is the primary risk for the CO when facing an RFI from UTG?
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What does the Raise First In (RFI) chart indicate?
What does the Raise First In (RFI) chart indicate?
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How should you adjust your strategy when facing a raise before you?
How should you adjust your strategy when facing a raise before you?
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What is the recommended initial raise size when playing in position?
What is the recommended initial raise size when playing in position?
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Which of these statements is true regarding the 4-bet size?
Which of these statements is true regarding the 4-bet size?
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What is the main reason for adjusting the preflop charts provided?
What is the main reason for adjusting the preflop charts provided?
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Study Notes
Pre-flop Charts for Texas Hold’em Poker
- Charts are a starting point for pre-flop decisions but should be adjusted based on the specific situation.
- Three sets of charts: Raise First In (RFI), Facing RFI, and RFI vs 3-bet.
- RFI charts show which hands to play when everyone folds to you.
- Facing RFI charts show how to play when someone raises before you.
- RFI vs 3-bet charts show how to play when you RFI and someone 3-bets.
- Charts assume a 100 big blind effective stack with an ante and apply to stacks of 50 big blinds or larger.
Raise First In (RFI) Chart
- Initial Raise Size: 2.5 big blinds for in position, 3.5 big blinds for out of position.
- 3-bet Size: 3 times the opponent's raise for in position, 3.5 times the opponent's raise for out of position.
- 4-bet Size: 2.5 times the opponent's 3-bet for in position, 2.75 times the opponent's 3-bet for out of position.
Facing RFI Chart
- EP/MP (Early and Middle Position) - Shows how to play when facing a raise from UTG, UTG+1, UTG+2, and LJ.
- CO (Cutoff) - Shows how to play when facing a raise from UTG, UTG+1, UTG+2, LJ, and HJ.
- BTN (Button) - Shows how to play when facing a raise from UTG, UTG+1, UTG+2, LJ, HJ, and CO.
- SB (Small Blind) - Shows how to play when facing a raise from UTG, UTG+1, UTG+2, LJ, HJ, CO, and BTN.
- BB (Big Blind) - Shows how to play when facing a raise from UTG, UTG+1, UTG+2, LJ, HJ, CO, BTN, and SB.
RFI vs 3-bet Chart
- UTG (Under the Gun): Shows how to play when you RFI and someone 3-bets from UTG+1, UTG+2, LJ, HJ, CO, BTN, and SB/BB.
- UTG+1: Shows how to play when you RFI and someone 3-bets from UTG+2, LJ, HJ, CO, BTN, and SB/BB.
- UTG+2: Shows how to play when you RFI and someone 3-bets from LJ, HJ, CO, BTN, and SB/BB.
- LJ (Lojack): Shows how to play when you RFI and someone 3-bets from HJ, CO, BTN, SB, and BB.
- HJ/CO (Hijack/Cutoff): Shows how to play when you RFI and someone 3-bets from CO, BTN, SB, and BB.
- BTN/SB (Button/Small Blind): Shows how to play when you RFI and someone 3-bets from SB/BB.
- SB/BB (Small Blind/Big Blind): Shows how to play when you RFI and someone 3-bets from BB.
Limp/3-bet Strategy
- AA, KK, and AKo, when limped (SB) should be used as a limp/3-bet for value.
Additional Notes
- A default strategy will result in a break-even poker player.
- Adjusting your strategy to exploit opponents' weaknesses can lead to profitability.
- Refer to PokerCoaching.com quizzes and challenges for deeper analysis on when to deviate from the charts.
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Test your knowledge on pre-flop strategy for Texas Hold’em poker. This quiz covers various charts including Raise First In, Facing RFI, and RFI vs 3-bet, focusing on effective stack sizes and optimal raise sizing. Enhance your poker skills by understanding how to adjust your game in different situations.
