How do you play AK

pearljam · #1 06-10-2005, 01:25 AM

In rounds 1 or 2 your dealt AK in early position, assuming you still have 745-800 chips what is the correct play? this is in 10+1 too 30+3.

pearljam · #2 06-10-2005, 09:23 PM

little help...

jgunnip · #3 06-10-2005, 09:27 PM

limp from EP

Dr_Jeckyl_00 · #4 06-10-2005, 09:48 PM

AK can be tough to play. Sklansky says it is best played all-in so you have the full board to work. I used to have trouble throwing it away when board missed me (if I just bet). Now I generally either limp or move all-in depending on situation (level, prior bets or raises, any reads (I think I have) everyone's chip stack (including my own).)

Slim Pickens · #5 06-11-2005, 12:28 AM

AK, along with TT, is probably the most often debated preflop hand on this board. There is no good answer. "PUSH preflop" is probably one of the few bad answers.

Slim

TruFloridaGator · #6 06-11-2005, 12:59 AM

I have a question too, if you end up limping in EP w/ AK early in a SNG & say you get a min Raise or 3x raise after that is it correct to move in?