10NL - AQs in BB vs EP open

hey kiwi

the simple answer to this hand is don't 3-bet preflop. Just call. If you 3-bet an UTG raiser and you plan on folding to a 4-bet (as you should with AQ) then don't 3-bet in the first place. Not to mention you have to play the pot out of position.

As played it's an easy cbet for you on the dry board and an easy fold when he jams.

Don't bluff the fish in the micros!

Originally Posted by mrchevyceleb

hey kiwi

the simple answer to this hand is don't 3-bet preflop. Just call. If you 3-bet an UTG raiser and you plan on folding to a 4-bet (as you should with AQ) then don't 3-bet in the first place. Not to mention you have to play the pot out of position.

Don't bluff the fish in the micros!

I'm playing FR, but I mostly agree with mrchevyceleb.

As played, I 3bet to 1.40. It's a terrible flop. You really don't have to cbet this. If he has a K, he's not folding and you have 3 outs at best. If you're gonna cbet, shouldn't it be at least 2.00? And before you make it 2.00, you should already know what you'll do if he shoves. I think a flop check/fold is the best plan. Bet/fold is next best.

You're right, this is a tough spot. I think you make it a lot easier if you just call preflop.