Expanding from the hijack is about controlled aggression, not automatic looseness Opening from the hijack offers a unique chance to loosen up without drifting into reckless territory. With only three players left to act, you gain more positional leverage than early seats but you still need discipline. The goal is to pressure tighter blinds while
A well-built UTG opening range isn’t flashy, but it protects you from tough spots later in the hand Constructing a tight and balanced under-the-gun opening range starts with understanding position pressure. UTG acts first before the flop and will face the most resistance after. Because of that, hands chosen here should perform well against multiple
By balancing aggression with restraint, you protect your stack while still applying pressure Playing from the hijack gives you a unique mix of control and risk. You are close enough to late position to apply pressure, but still early enough that mistakes can inflate pots unnecessarily if you are not careful. The biggest advantage of
Mix calls, folds, and three-bets to turn a vulnerable spot into a steady source of long-term value Defending the big blind is one of the most common and challenging spots in poker, especially when facing raises from late position. Because you already have money invested, folding too often can slowly drain your stack. At the
By acknowledging that you will face more frequent downswings, you can prepare yourself for the swings Short Deck poker, or Six Plus Hold’em, is a high-action game where removing low cards narrows equity gaps. For beginners, this means “swings” or variance will be much higher than in traditional No-Limit Hold’em. Proper bankroll management is about
Mental exercises build resilience, allowing you to stay sharp until the cards turn in your favor Cold decks can drain confidence quickly, making focus harder to maintain. When cards refuse to cooperate, mental discipline becomes as important as technical skill. Training the mind helps prevent frustration from turning a temporary downswing into long-term damage. One
Players who understand adjusted hand strength and stay aggressive when needed will make deep runs Six-Plus (or Short Deck) Hold’em tournaments demand a mindset shift from traditional no-limit formats. With smaller decks and altered hand rankings, equities run closer together. In multi-table tournaments, understanding this compressed variance is key to long-term survival. Preflop ranges should
Mixing value bets with selective bluffs prevents opponents from exploiting you Bluffing in Six-Plus Hold’em plays a bigger role than many newcomers expect, largely because the deck is shorter and players connect with the board more often. Fewer cards mean stronger average holdings, so your bluffs must tell a convincing story. Random stabs rarely work.
By using position, and recognizing capped ranges, you can turn ordinary spots into profitable ones Applying pressure in poker cash games is a skill that separates steady winners from players who rely only on strong hands. Cash games reward players who can identify profitable situations to push opponents off marginal holdings. The goal is not
Post-flop success comes from recognizing that the deck composition creates a dynamic environment Post-flop play in Six-Plus Hold’em, or Short Deck, demands a different mindset than in standard Hold’em because the shortened deck changes nearly every mathematical assumption. With fewer cards ranked two through five, hand values shift sharply, and post-flop ranges become naturally wider.
Accepting cold decks as an essential and unavoidable part of poker helps you make smarter decisions Cold decks are some of the most memorable moments in poker, but understanding them is actually a key part of long-term strategy. A cold deck occurs when two (or more) players are dealt extremely strong hands at the same
Learning to exploit mistakes, misreads and psychological patterns gives you a decisive edge Short Deck Poker, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, changes many traditional poker dynamics by removing cards two through five from the deck. With fewer cards, hand values shift dramatically, and players must rethink which strategies generate the most profit. Exploitative play—adjusting
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