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11$STT KK early tourney KK-is there ever a good solution??

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  1. #1

    Default 11$STT KK early tourney KK-is there ever a good solution??

    Like one of the worst situations and if there is a good solution to this problem PLEASE let me know cuz im always lost???? feels like deer in headlights.....

    PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10+$1 Tournament, 10/20 Blinds (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com

    SB (t1460)
    BB (t1960)
    UTG (t2560)
    UTG+1 (t1600)
    MP1 (t1690)
    MP2 (t1030)
    MP3 (t230)
    CO (t1470)
    Hero (Button) (t1500)

    Hero's M: 50.00

    Preflop: Hero is Button with K, K
    UTG bets t80, 1 fold, MP1 calls t80, 3 folds, Hero raises to t400, 3 folds, MP1 calls t320

    Flop: (t910) 4, 4, A (2 players)
    MP1 checks, [color=#CC3333]
  2. #2
    Yes you do have a choice here - check behind.
  3. #3
    ugh i know but it just seems weak as piss like i am announcing that i have kk-qq. and say the turn is like blankish then what?? like i guess it depends on what they put me on but this early i mean what would u put me on with that reraise that early?? man i guess check behind but goddamnit it just doesnt feel right but there is no other way with thier love of Ax right??? no reads either btw
  4. #4
    This is a definite check behind, have a backdoor flush draw so there are a lot of turn cards we can continue on if he donks. If we check behind we make money off his stab range.
    Playing big pots at small stakes.
  5. #5
    I'd make it 300-320 to go preflop, but if they're going to call a larger raise then that's fine too.

    Just to be clear, the reason to check behind on the flop is that only hands that beat you will call if you bet and everything that you beat will fold. By checking behind on the flop you get one street closer to showdown without having to put any chips in the pot. If opp bets small on subsequent streets I would call, if they shove I fold.

    There are a couple of really good threads in the Tactics digest on this very situation if you want more in depth analysis/discussion.

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