All ranges assume 100BB stacks at regular 6-max tables with a general mix of players from tight-aggressive to loose-passive (unless otherwise noted). So just fold preflop and stop lighting money on fire.īelow, I will discuss starting hands for each position at the table and then offer some advice for when deviating from our standard hand ranges. It’s very important to not emulate what you see on TV. I’ve seen all too often where someone lost a big pot when the whole thing could have been avoided by not playing the hand in the first place. Playing too many hands will surely put you in some very difficult situations in which you may not be ready for. You do this because when you play only quality starting hands, it makes your play on later streets much easier. If you’re new to the game, playing tight is absolutely fundamental when learning to play winning poker. This lesson will focus solely on preflop play, more specifically, starting hands.
