A conjecture for discussion

[dansalmo]

What if every one else including the SB abd BB are short stacked with 1 chip each?

[pzhon]

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NLHE, blinds $100/200. your stack is at $200 which is the max buy.

ten handed, you are dealt 23o UTG. there is only one correct move here and it is correct every time.


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I disagree. If there are a lot of preflop raises from non-premium hands, and people often limp/fold, there may be a large enough overlay to call, knowing that you are behind. You might end up heads-up with a hand that is a 2:1 favorite, but you might win 6 times your money if you win. That is very favorable.

I see this opportunity often in tournaments. If I end up with under 2 BB, I might call a big raise with a weak hand, knowing that the blinds and limpers will probably fold. That gives me enough of an overlay to be happy to call with a hand like 97s that may win just under 40% against the raiser's range of hands. Of course, usually I bust out, but I have also bounced back to win a few SNGs after using this tactic.

This illustrates that it is an advantage to be short-stacked.

[fimbulwinter]

all players have $200. so your scenario is wrong.

fim