Mcash2's 2NL 6max Pre-flop Open Raise Range By Position Free-For-All

[StarGrinder]

At NL25 and below, my UTG open range at 6max would look something like 22+, A9s+, A5s-A2s, KTs+, QTs+, JTs, T9s-76s, AJo+, KQo. I think that's around 15-16%. If table conditions require you to tighten up, then fold hands like A2s, 22, 33, 76s, etc. If the table is really fishy and passive, you can add hands like ATo, KJo, K9s, J9s, all suited Aces and sometimes get away with limping (think FR live games).

[MadMojoMonkey]

At NL25 and below, my UTG open range at 6max would look something like 22+, A9s+, A5s-A2s, KTs+, QTs+, JTs, T9s-76s, AJo+, KQo. I think that's around 15-16%. If table conditions require you to tighten up, then fold hands like A2s, 22, 33, 76s, etc. If the table is really fishy and passive, you can add hands like ATo, KJo, K9s, J9s, all suited Aces and sometimes get away with limping (think FR live games).

{ A2s - A5s } are stronger than { A6s - A9s }, due to straight potential.

If you're trimming AXs from your range, trim A6s first, and work your way up to A9s, where you then turn back to A2s and work your way up.

Note that A2s - A5s is a decent place to think about pre-flop semi-bluff 3-bets and such, if you have a situation which makes this line profitable at all.

[StarGrinder]

{ A2s - A5s } are stronger than { A6s - A9s }, due to straight potential.

True, but A9s is a better one pair hand than A2s-A5s when villains calling with worse Ax and you can often get two streets of value (sometimes 3 when bluff catching) with the added benefit of making the nut flush. A2s-A5s does make a straight but are you really stacking off every time with the ass end on some 534xx board?

Note that A2s - A5s is a decent place to think about pre-flop semi-bluff 3-bets and such, if you have a situation which makes this line profitable at all.

As well as 4b bluffs from EP/MP vs 3bet happy villains who have position on us. Although I doubt this is a strategy I'd recommend for low micro stakes as balancing your 4b range is prob entirely unnecessary.

[MadMojoMonkey]

True, but A9s is a better one pair hand than A2s-A5s when villains calling with worse Ax and you can often get two streets of value (sometimes 3 when bluff catching) with the added benefit of making the nut flush. A2s-A5s does make a straight but are you really stacking off every time with the ass end on some 534xx board?

I'm not playing AXs to make a pair. I play AK, AQ, KQ, AJ, etc to make pairs. If I happen to get weak pair with an A kicker, that is a complicated situation which I have make decisions about, but I was playing the hand to make a nut flush, so anything else is not my goal and complicates my line.

Am I stacking off with XXX every time?
In all cases, the answer is no. My holdings do not exclusively determine my bets. Pot odds, Villain's habits and our history play a significant role.

That said, if I choose to 3-bet an EP open from a reg when I have A2s from BB, then yeah... I fully expect my wheel straight to not be dominated by them showing up with 76 at showdown.
Villain's ranges matter.

As well as 4b bluffs from EP/MP vs 3bet happy villains who have position on us. Although I doubt this is a strategy I'd recommend for low micro stakes as balancing your 4b range is prob entirely unnecessary.

It's not a good strategy for beginners, I agree. That's why I said, "if it's profitable at all."