Facing a Raise

How it works

• Nine players. Blinds $1 and $2.
• One player raised to $6. The seats between folded.
• Fold, call or re-raise.
• Who raised matters. An early raise is strong.
• A right choice still loses some hands.
• Play money only.

How we grade

Rule of thumb

I grade by our own chart for a full table facing one raise. Good players differ near the line.

Hands at the edge of the chart can go either way. I show which way the chart leans.

Not a solver. We compared it with published charts and coaching.

Words

Re-raise: raise again after someone raised. Many players call it a 3-bet.

Call: match the raise.

Where the chart comes from

Our own rule of thumb, checked for width against: pokerskill, 3-bet ranges; Upswing, cold-calling; Upswing, big blind defense; and GTO Wizard, large raises.

Live $1/$2 cash, 100 big blinds, no ante. Rooms and players differ.

What you learn

• Decision making. Make a call, get a grade, make the next one. Read the research.
• Position. See how your seat changes which hands are worth playing.
• Starting hands. Learn which two-card hands are worth a raise.

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