5 Poker Tips for Playing Preflop | Upswing Poker Level-Up

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11 Dec 2024
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy

Poker pros Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood dive deep into preflop strategy, sharing expert insights on big blind defense, three-betting, range adjustments, and navigating different poker environments with tactical precision.

Mastering preflop play requires understanding position, ranges, aggression, and adapting to specific game dynamics and rake structures.

Strategic Preflop Playbook:

  • Avoid defending too wide from the big blind in multi-way pots
  • Expand three-betting range from big blind against wide openers
  • Adjust ranges based on specific table dynamics and player types
  • Tighten calling ranges in high-rake environments
  • Prioritize aggression over passive play
  • Use raise sizing to exploit weak players
  • Study postflop scenarios after preflop decisions
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