NLHE preflop variable raise sizing vs. 4xbb + 1bb/limper

[Albert Moulton]

NLHETAP as well as PNLHE Vol 1 make some convincing arguments for variable preflop raise sizing.

Many in the 2+2 strategy forums prefer to stick to fairly fixed preflop raise sizes to "disguise" the strength of their hands. For example, many very good players will often raise 4xbb + 1bb/limper (+/- a bb or two) with AA in EP, as well as 88 in MP, or even AQs from the BB whether they have 70bb stacks, 100bb stacks, and even 200bb stacks.

Who can point me to convincing arguments in favor of fairly fixed preflop raise sizes where those arguments make more sense than the arguments for variable preflop raise sizing in NLHETAP and PNLHE Vol 1?

The variable approach makes sense to me, including games and situations in which a min-raise is better than both a "standard" raise or a limp.

Where are the most intelligent arguments for playing otherwise?

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Preflop raise sizing is important. Don't listen to pundits that tell you to keep your raises a constant size. Don't get lazy and just raise the "table standard." Controlling your raise sizes intelligently will help you control your opponents, the pot sizes, and many other factors...And always mix up your play enough to stay unreadable. Seemingly random raise sizes are just as unreadable as constant ones, but they allow you more freedom, control, and profit. --NLHETAP p. 121


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