Quick Summary
- Rake sensitivity matters most for marginal opens and thin calls, especially in cash.
- The range is built around value hands, clean blockers, and hands that realize equity well in Cash 6-max.
- Shorter stacks compress decisions; simplify to higher-EV lines without over-mixing.
- Treat the chart as a baseline: adjust for table dynamics, rake pressure, and opponent profiles.
- This preflop range chart for BTN vs 3-bet at 100bb in Cash 6-max, low rake prioritizes playability and disciplined frequencies.
Preflop Range Chart + How to Read It
BTN is a positional spot where earlier positions must be tighter and more resilient versus 3-bets. 100bb stacks compress decisions; prioritize clean equity and avoid low-realization lines. Cash 6-max environments reward consistency and rake-aware discipline.
How to Read the Chart
- Poor realization = tighter continuation ranges, even with decent raw equity.
- Dense colors and 100% frequencies form the core of the preflop range.
- Blockers increase bluff quality and reduce opponents’ calling frequency.
Baseline Range Reference
- 4-bet value: AA, KK, QQ, AKs, AKo, JJ, AKs
- 4-bet bluff: A5s, A4s, KQs
- Call: TT, 99, AQs, AJs, KQs
Range Logic: Why These Hands
The goal of vs 3-bet is to win blinds and enter pots with hands that realize equity well.
If a hand performs poorly without initiative, it should be folded or mixed at low frequency.
Balanced ranges combine strong value with blocker-driven bluffs to stay resilient versus aggression.
See also: Section: Cash 6-max. See also: BTN — Open-raise 100bb (Cash 6-max, low rake).
For Cash 6-max, low rake, prioritize hands that realize equity cleanly and avoid low-EV marginal calls.
Build discipline by tagging hands that underperform postflop and re-checking their preflop inclusion.
The biggest leaks come from frequency drift and impatience in marginal spots; keep the chart open while drilling.
For Cash 6-max, low rake, prioritize hands that realize equity cleanly and avoid low-EV marginal calls.
When stack depth changes, your vs 3-bet range should compress or expand accordingly; do not force fixed widths.
Use this preflop range chart as a baseline for BTN vs 3-bet at 100bb. The goal is consistency, not perfection.
Range work is compounding: small frequency fixes in common spots have the largest EV impact.
Use this preflop range chart as a baseline for BTN vs 3-bet at 100bb. The goal is consistency, not perfection.
Postflop Plan: Common Boards and Lines
Dry Boards
On dry A/K-high boards you often hold a top-card advantage; small sizing with range keeps EV stable.
Dynamic Boards
Against aggressive players, mix checks and protect strong draws to avoid being exploited.
Field Adjustments
If opponents overcall, shift to hands with strong realization and clean postflop playability.
Versus tight fields, widen steals and open-raises, but tighten vs 3-bets.
Compare with: BTN — Open-raise 100bb (Cash 6-max, low rake).
Rake Adjustments: What Changes at Low Rake
With low rake, marginal opens and calls tighten; focus on hands that play well postflop. Avoid passive lines without a plan: rake taxes low-equity calls the most.
Common Mistakes and Quick Fixes
- calling 3-bets without a clear postflop plan
- over-mixing and drifting from target frequencies
- using oversized bets on textures that require pot control
- opening too wide without positional awareness
- calling 3-bets without a clear postflop plan
Training: 10-Minute Daily Drill
- Pick 10–15 borderline hands from the chart.
- Repeat weekly and track EV improvements.
- Run 50–80 training decisions and record mistakes.
- Adjust frequencies and fix the highest-EV leaks.
FAQ
What matters more: blockers or realization?
Both. Blockers drive bluff EV; realization drives call EV.
Should I follow the chart strictly?
No. It is a baseline. Adjust to table tendencies, rake, and dynamics.
How do I account for rake?
Higher rake = tighter marginal calls and opens, especially in cash.
How do I train frequencies?
Use a trainer, track mistakes, and repeat the same spots in focused sessions.
Can I widen versus passive players?
Yes, but prioritize hands with strong playability and realization.