hard · Poker Theory Preflop
When several early position players fold, what is the 'Bunching Effect' and how does it adjust Hero's BTN opening strategy?
- Bunching increases the probability of hitting a set with a small pocket pair.
- Hero should open wider because there are fewer players left to act.
- The deck becomes 'richer' in small cards, making suited connectors more valuable. (under this line) (under this line) (under this line) (under this line)
- Folded ranges are disproportionately weak, meaning remaining cards are marginally skewed toward high cards/pairs; Hero should open slightly tighter.
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