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Introduction

In this article

• How to play out of position
  
• How to play in position
  
• What you should keep in mind while playing against multiple opponents and in a re-raised pot.
  

An overpair is a pocket pair higher than all cards on the board, for example, AA on a Q75 flop. You're usually holding a medium-strong hand without much potential for improvement, and it is usually not easy to find a good approach that balances protection, maximizing value, and pot control.

This article will discuss the basic theory of playing with overpairs and take a close look at the shift in equity that occurs between the flop and the turn. We will conclude by looking at various betting sequences and their respective advantages and disadvantages depending on the type of opponent you are facing, the situation at hand and the board texture.