medium · Poker Theory Preflop
Scenario: You are in the Small Blind. The Under the Gun (UTG) player opens to 3 bb. You look at A ♦ Q ♦. Why is this hand typically a 'call' rather than a '3-bet' in standard equilibrium against a tight UTG open?
- 3-betting converts a strong dominating hand into a marginal one that must fold or play awkwardly against a 4-bet range of AA, KK, QQ, AK.
- You are out of position, so you should always call to keep the pot small.
- Calling allows you to see the flop and use the 'Rule of 4' more effectively.
- A Q s is not strong enough to 3-bet; only A A and K K should 3-bet from the Small Blind. (under this line) (under this line) (under this line)
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