How would you approach the situation with AceKing in the small blind, the player's early position raise and stack size, this stage of the tournament?

[Huego213]

With Ace-King in the small blind, facing an early position raise, and considering stack sizes at this stage of the tournament, I would approach the situation as follows:

1. Tighten up: Early position raises often indicate strong hands, so I would be cautious.
2. Consider the stack sizes: If stacks are shallow (less than 30-40 big blinds), I might be more inclined to shove or fold, as there's less room for maneuvering.
3. Evaluate the opponent's range: Consider the possible hands they might be raising with in early position, such as strong pairs, AK, or AQ.
4. Assess the pot odds: Calculate the pot odds to determine if calling is profitable, considering the potential strength of the opponent's hand.

 

[Lazza]

Playing back with a large number of hands is essential from the big blind in order to protect yourself from shrewd opponents. Since it's the most natural stack size to 3-bet shove over an open blind, a stack of fifteen to twenty big blinds is referred to as a re-steal stack.

 

[swift]

I think Ace-King is a strong hand, but it can be difficult to play in certain situations, such as being out of position against an early position raiser. Depending on the factors mentioned above, you may choose to call the raise, re-raise, or fold. Ultimately, the best decision will depend on your specific situation and playing style.

 

[swift]

I think Ace-King is a strong hand, but it can be difficult to play in certain situations, such as being out of position against an early position raiser. Depending on the factors mentioned above, you may choose to call the raise, re-raise, or fold. Ultimately, the best decision will depend on your specific situation and playing style.