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If you think his range really is that wide how can you consider not playing with him?

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The reason why I post here is to get other peoples perspective, so tnx.

Note, this is just a fictive hand, just to give an example of how he played. But it is pretty authentic.

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This is a good candidate for showing some weakness by calling and playing postflop with him. If the flop hits your hand hard you could be in good shape to take his whole stack.

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Here is why I would be afraid to call.

What is the chance that the flop will hit me hard? 1:4, 1:5, 1:10? Is top pair with this hand a candidate for an allin? Is a st8 or/and a flush draw?
Remember, he had a massive chip lead.

This type of players are a blessing in cash games but they are very dangerous in tourneys.