SSH Tight vs. Loose preflop chart

[raccon]

Hi, which one I should follow generally when playing in 0.5/1 and 1/2? I currently use the tight preflop chart of SSH and my VPIP% is ~15, VPSB% ~24.3 and PFR% is ~6.5. I think I should loosen up?

[John White]

Depends on the game you're in, but SSHE tells you what's tight and loose (relative to SS games) by the average number of players to see the flop. Tight is 3-5, Loose is 6-8.

[zuluking]

Hey raccoon, welcome to the forums.

SSHE advocates playing with the loose chart when first sitting down until proven otherwise.

Good luck!

[raccon]

Obviously the tight chart should be followed? And for example, in late position I can add some additional hands if there are 4 or more limpers? More suggestions?

[PuertoKid]

My experience on PP .5/1 is that most tables fit into the tight definition. In fact, it is pretty uncommon for me to find a .5/1 table on PP in which there are consistently 6 or more people in the flop. 4 to 5 callers to the flop is the average I have found in the last couple months of playing.

[Goon2]

On PP I always use the loose chart. I may not play some of the marginal hands on that chart if there's a maniac or TAG on my left, though. Still, I advocate using the loose chart as long as you know you can outplay your opponents after the flop.