Foxwoods $100 MTT - going broke in level 1 w/ TPTK

Most likely I'd fold to a PF raise that early in the tournament. Wait for this guy to show down a hand or two, see what the heck he's raising with from UTG+1. If he proves to be a loose goose - then later in the tourney I'll re-raise preflop enough to make him fold an speculative hands.

On the flop - he checks - you bet 2/3 pot to pot. If he calls - go into check/fold mode. If he raises - you've got a decision to make - Straight draw? flush draw? Low PP and flop missed him - but he thinks you may be betting a draw? Set? (and now you will be adding an odd two pair to the list of questions)? If he pushes - you fold. FOLD. Do not go broke with TPTK on this VERY dangerous board.

[McMelchior]

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Most likely I'd fold to a PF raise that early in the tournament.

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C'mon guys, this is a low buy-in live weekly tournament.

The blinds double every 20 minutes. You're are going to see a max of 25 hands before your M is down to 6. There's not going to be anybody showing down "a hand or two" here. Chances are you will not see a showdown (and a hand) until one of the players is all-in.

You can't just sit and wait to "get a sense" of the other players style. You'll be out or chanceless before you have just a sketchy idea. Folding AQ PF at this level would be giving up the tournament.

OP's mistake is not to bet the flop. This is not a Way Ahead Way Behind situation. Live players at this level are trigger happy, and you will see EP PF raises with so many hands you won't believe it. You must protect TPTK on the flop here, at the same time giving you a chance to gauge your opponents holding.

With a ton of draws out there for an aggressive player you must charge him to see the turn here. If he gives you action or if he calls and a scare turn card comes (and it does), it's still early enough to let it go and move on with most of your chips left.

Best,

McMelchior (Johan)