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FoxwoodsFiend
04-27-2005, 04:33 PM
I have 890, CO has hero covered, button has 430. Button is a reckless player, but I have only seen him at this table. Anyway, blinds are 15/30 and I get AKo in the big. Folded to CO who makes it 100. Button moves all in for 430. SB folds.
What's my move?

Bigwig
04-27-2005, 04:41 PM
I'd be moving all-in. But, I wouldn't be thrilled about it.

Eihli
04-27-2005, 06:54 PM
Why not? You're up against a steal position and an aggressive shortstack with a hand that is no less than 45% to win against all but 6 of the best hands your opponent could have.

Gramps
04-27-2005, 07:30 PM
If you push, what hands would CO call with? Unless he's loose, probably a premium pair (maybe AK).

Most players don't open-raise premium pairs to 3 1/3 the BB from the CO. The reckless button player could be pushing a lot of worse Aces that you're a big favorite (as reckless players on a shortish stack are apt to do) - maybe even some worse Kings, random cards, etc - you're probably a pretty darned good favorite against his range of hands, with a nice overlay if CO drops out.

I say push and live with the consequences (absent some additional info on the CO).