BTN — Push/Fold (20bb, Cash 6-max, low rake)

Preflop range chart and strategy: BTN, Push/Fold, stack 20bb, Cash 6-max, low rake.

Quick Summary

Treat the chart as a baseline: adjust for table dynamics, rake pressure, and opponent profiles.
This preflop range chart for BTN Push/Fold at 20bb in Cash 6-max, low rake prioritizes playability and disciplined frequencies.
Shorter stacks compress decisions; simplify to higher-EV lines without over-mixing.
The range is built around value hands, clean blockers, and hands that realize equity well in Cash 6-max.

Preflop Range Chart + How to Read It

BTN is a positional spot where earlier positions must be tighter and more resilient versus 3-bets. 20bb 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

Dense colors and 100% frequencies form the core of the preflop range.
Blockers increase bluff quality and reduce opponents’ calling frequency.
Mixes require discipline: follow the shown frequency, not intuition.

Baseline Range Reference

Push: AA, KK, QQ, AKs, AKo, JJ, TT, AQs, AJs, KQs, AQo, KQs, A5s
Marginal: 99, 88, ATs, KJs

Range Logic: Why These Hands

The goal of Push/Fold 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.

For Cash 6-max, low rake, prioritize hands that realize equity cleanly and avoid low-EV marginal calls.

Use this preflop range chart as a baseline for BTN Push/Fold at 20bb. The goal is consistency, not perfection.

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.

When stack depth changes, your Push/Fold range should compress or expand accordingly; do not force fixed widths.

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 Push/Fold at 20bb. 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

Versus tight fields, widen steals and open-raises, but tighten vs 3-bets.

If opponents overcall, shift to hands with strong realization and clean postflop playability.

Compare with: BTN — Open-raise 20bb (Cash 6-max, low rake). Compare with: BTN — Open-raise 20bb (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. Low rake allows a bit more marginal action, but weak realization still burns EV.

Common Mistakes and Quick Fixes

opening too wide without positional awareness
over-mixing and drifting from target frequencies
calling 3-bets without a clear postflop plan
calling 3-bets without a clear postflop plan
opening too wide without positional awareness

Training: 10-Minute Daily Drill

Repeat weekly and track EV improvements.
Pick 10–15 borderline hands from the chart.
Run 50–80 training decisions and record mistakes.
Adjust frequencies and fix the highest-EV leaks.

FAQ

Can I widen versus passive players?

Yes, but prioritize hands with strong playability and realization.

Should I follow the chart strictly?

No. It is a baseline. Adjust to table tendencies, rake, and dynamics.

What matters more: blockers or realization?

Both. Blockers drive bluff EV; realization drives call EV.