aq in fr utg a raise or fold?

iRockPoker03 · #1 10-23-2007, 07:20 AM

you have no reads

pzhon · #2 10-23-2007, 07:47 AM

In limit, it's a clear raise, whether suited or offsuit.

In NL, it depends. AQo UTG (full ring) isn't a tremendously valuable hand no matter how you play it in NL. Limping (with the intention of calling a raise from a normal player, and folding to a raise from a passive player) is a reasonable play in many games.

iRockPoker03 · #3 10-23-2007, 08:08 AM

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In limit, it's a clear raise, whether suited or offsuit.

In NL, it depends. AQo UTG (full ring) isn't a tremendously valuable hand no matter how you play it in NL. Limping (with the intention of calling a raise from a normal player, and folding to a raise from a passive player) is a reasonable play in many games.

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thank you!

sapol · #4 10-23-2007, 08:21 AM

It's a fold IMO.

Dalek · #5 10-23-2007, 09:15 AM

It depends on how you want to play poker. Limping and calling a raise from a loose player is alright but i usually raise (usually 3 x BB). Folding is also not bad play but if you only ever raise UTG with QQ+/AK you become too predictable. AQ, while reasonable, helps balance your play. (This doesn't matter in low limits)

2hi4me2cu · #6 10-23-2007, 11:01 AM

On a ten ring utg id probably just call hoping to see a cheap flop - 80% id call a raise depending what player raised it.

Although im sure thats not the general correct stratiegic play lol

scpi10 · #7 10-23-2007, 11:18 AM

Is it sooted or not? AQs I would raise AQo I still raise.

Rek · #8 10-23-2007, 11:32 AM

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Is it sooted or not? AQs I would raise AQo I still raise.

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So why do you want to know if it was soooted?

Albert Moulton · #9 10-23-2007, 01:43 PM

In a live FR game, I fold AQo UTG every time.

Occasionally, if the game is passive and I can expect a 3- or 4-way unraised pot, then I'd limp with AQs with the intention of folding to a raise.

If you limp AQ in EP, then hit top pair in an unraised pot, generally bet the flop, check/call the turn, and bet the river. Occasionally check/call the flop and then lead the turn. Usually fold if you get too much resistance (i.e. a big flop raise or over-sized turn bet).

I have improved my live game win rate considerably by folding hands like AQo in EP instead of raising it (2/3 NL and 5/5 NL 9-handed). The main problem I find is that people call continuation bets light live more than they seem to do online.