First Post...AQ - Page 2

DasLeben · #11 05-23-2005, 01:49 AM

I just had to crash this thread for a second.

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Shakespeare · #12 05-23-2005, 01:54 AM

I think calling the raise is the my least preferred option. You have gained no information by calling.

My standard approach to this situation is to fold to a solid player and push if it’s a weak player (This looks like a weak players pathetic steal attempt). I also like the re-raise option in order to gain some more information (even thou I hardly ever do it in this situation.)

The reason I would fold (with no read) is I like your stack size, it can be used to greater effect when you are the raiser.

jon462 · #13 05-23-2005, 02:42 AM

Is anybody really folding AQ here to a miniraise from a stealing position (the button)? That seems to me to be about as weak-tight as you can get. Unless you have a strong enough read to put him on EXACTLY AA, how can you possibly not be getting odds to see a flop?

Scuba Chuck · #14 05-23-2005, 10:16 AM

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how can you possibly not be getting odds to see a flop?

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This is not a cash game.

durron597 · #15 05-23-2005, 10:20 AM

I also lose all my chips on this flop, but that's because I bet the flop, get raised, and push. I don't want a ten to see a free card, so I bet.

Unarmed · #16 05-23-2005, 10:34 AM

Very easy push PF.
AQ has to see the whole board and you're OOP.
Pushing PF negates your positional disadvantage.

kyro · #17 05-23-2005, 10:46 AM

I would probably just reraise all in PF, but the way you played it is OK.

pooh74 · #18 05-23-2005, 10:54 AM

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Very easy push PF.
AQ has to see the whole board and you're OOP.
Pushing PF negates your positional disadvantage.

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yes

Phil Van Sexton · #19 05-23-2005, 11:31 AM

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Very easy push PF.
AQ has to see the whole board and you're OOP.
Pushing PF negates your positional disadvantage.

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Yes.

In addition to the fact that pushing is clearly the best play, I'd be looking for an excuse to push and let this donkey know that min-raising my blind is not going to be tolerated.

MuckedTheNuts · #20 05-23-2005, 01:36 PM

Wow thanks for all of the help guys!

This tournament was a $11 buyin if it helps anyone.

I knew the guy was solid player from before, but I could just not but him on something like KK. I guess I might need to learn calling his reraise might not be the best thing to do just to find out what he has.