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well we open raise pocket pairs because we have fold equity, and we're not getting paid very often when we limp and hit our big hands, right?
Does any argument about open raising pocket pairs in EP really hold true for 2nl

Originally Posted by Imthenewfish

well we open raise pocket pairs because we have fold equity, and we're not getting paid very often when we limp and hit our big hands, right?
Does any argument about open raising pocket pairs in EP really hold true for 2nl

Renton's 169 hand SS-NLHE ring strategy: Preflop

Starting hand strategy for tight games
I think its important, even for novices, to be able to adjust to tight or loose games. My preflop strategy in a tight game is not much different from a loose game except for a few factors:

-I open (raise first in) with all pocket pairs in all positions. As games get tighter, the ability to take away the pot on the flop with a continuation bet becomes greater. Also, if you elevate the stakes with a small pocket pair by raising preflop, you’ll have a much easier time getting all in with it after the flop, even if you are out of position when you hit your set.