Very simple SnG strategy

**Dizzy_Fuzz** · 01-08-2006

If your hole cards are...

A-A, K-K - Go all in pre-flop if you're in early
position. If in late position and there was a
raise, go all-in. If people were just trying to
limp in, make a raise... and then bet very
aggressively after the flop.

Q-Q, A-K - If you're in an early position, bet
big (but not all-in). If you're in a late
position, use your read on the other players to
determine whether or not you think you have the
best hand. If so, bet huge or go all-in.

All other pocket pairs - Limp-in. If you spike
trips, go all-in. If not, fold.

Suited connectors - Limp-in if the blinds are
reasonably low. Fold suited connectors under 7-6.

Ace-X suited - Limp-in if possible. Only bet if
you hit the flush.

All other hands - Fold.

I got this emailed to me by some bloke - dont know who but he keeps sending me things, its probably because im registered on lots of poker sites. How much of this do you agree with?

**KINGJACK** · 01-08-2006

I dont play exactly like that, but it looks fair strategy.

however, I would say Axs and suited connectors dont worth the investement in SNGs...

I'm a lot tighter that that especialy early in SNGs...

I go all in with AA KK, and limp other PP in unraised pot.
Fold the rest.

When on BB I Go all in VS a field of limpers with AA-88 AK AJ. (if the pot is at least 15-20% of my stack, under that, it dosent worth the risk.

When the BB hit 100 I use my image and I loossen-up, picking up good spots to steal the blinds.

Its basicaly the SteveO super tight strategy with a few tweak from myself.

I did'nt want to give all the credit to Steve for my succes!!

KJ

**avalanch3fan** · 01-08-2006

Wow I don't play like that at all. If I see a,a in the whole i'll raise a little cute raise like 3x BB one thats begging for a reraise if I get it i reraise all in if not i play agressive postflop.

**Dizzy_Fuzz** · 01-08-2006

Originally Posted by avalanch3fan

Wow I don't play like that at all. If I see a,a in the whole i'll raise a little cute raise like 3x BB one thats begging for a reraise if I get it i reraise all in if not i play agressive postflop.

It may differ from how a lot of people play, including myself.

If the blinds are quite low like below the 50/100 level Im a fan of a 5x BB raise and then taking the pot down there, whereas if its later into the SnG then I prefer just going all in.

It is actually amazing how many times someone will call an all in with some crap like Q9 offsuit.

**bonchkid** · 01-08-2006

He's too loose in some areas, to tight in others. Axs and suited connectors suck onces the blinds hit 25/50 or 50/100. TT+ and AQ can be played stronger than he mentions.

**Nimvin** · 01-08-2006

There's no mention of folding bad boards. If I limp in with a small pocket pair and a board gives me a set but also KK or AK or XXs I definitely think I will check/fold depending on what if any reads I have on my opponents. AI on trips or a set can get you killed, especially if you are facing a lot of opponents (which is likely if you were able to limp in, that means everyone else could too.) Agree/disagree?

**Dizzy_Fuzz** · 01-08-2006

Originally Posted by Nimvin

There's no mention of folding bad boards. If I limp in with a small pocket pair and a board gives me a set but also KK or AK or XXs I definitely think I will check/fold depending on what if any reads I have on my opponents. AI on trips or a set can get you killed, especially if you are facing a lot of opponents (which is likely if you were able to limp in, that means everyone else could too.) Agree/disagree?

Its very unclear but if there is no flush/straight draw on the board then thats when it would be better, although if there still is - make them pay for their drawing hands.

**Pok 7's** · 01-08-2006

Originally Posted by Nimvin

There's no mention of folding bad boards. If I limp in with a small pocket pair and a board gives me a set but also KK or AK or XXs I definitely think I will check/fold depending on what if any reads I have on my opponents.

Are you saying you hit your set and KK is also on the board (for a full house)? I would have a very hard time laying down a full house in a SNG, I'm doubling up or going broke there.

**Nimvin** · 01-08-2006

Originally Posted by Pok 7's

Are you saying you hit your set and KK is also on the board (for a full house)? I would have a very hard time laying down a full house in a SNG, I'm doubling up or going broke there.

Ok, didn't consider that. Thanks for pointing at the fish and laughing

then a flop of spades or TJQ, then I have to consider folding b/c I might be beat. Yes I bet to make them pay for when they miss their draws, but if they have a made hand, that's different than a drawing hand I hate paying someone off when I am drawing slim.

**gder03** · 01-08-2006

i dont like the "all other hands fold" part. this strat. definitely wouldnt fit for short handed. the outlined straat. is very basic. your gunna get what you read. You can read this and play, or you can read hoh and play...

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