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Strategy: Fixed Limit

Pre-Flop Fundamentals

by Bernhard Stillger

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Introduction

In this article
  • Tight is right
  • When is a hand strong
  • Powerhouse hands are your friends

Even before the first three community cards (the flop) are dealt, you need to decide whether your hand can be played or not.

During the pre-flop play, most of your opponents will already make some big mistakes, such as playing too many weak starting hands. Because of this it is important for you, as a prospective poker player, to select your starting hands in order to play profitably.

This article will explain some basic concepts of pre-flop play needed to have an advantage over your opponents and hence make a profit.


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Article Contents

  • page 1
  • page 2
    • Tight is right!
  • page 3
    • Attributes of non-pair starting hands
  • page 4
    • Domination
  • page 5
    • The importance of late position
  • page 6
    • Advantages of suited starting hands
  • page 7
    • Three categories of profitable starting hands
  • page 8
    • Conclusion

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