($24) AQs first hand

pauliewalnuts · #1 08-17-2007, 01:00 AM

This hand didnt load correctly into PT, so excuse me for doing it by hand.

1st hand. 15/30. 9 players. Everybody has t1500.

Folded to me in SB and I raise to t100 with A [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]Q [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], BB pushes.

I have a note that says he is very loose aggro early. Is this ever a call?

pineapple888 · #2 08-17-2007, 01:24 AM

Sure, very easy call for me if Villain is at all aggro.

J-P · #3 08-17-2007, 01:28 AM

BvB vs a very loose aggro, I'd call.

Glunya · #4 08-17-2007, 01:35 AM

Seems like a clear fold to me.
The only way for you to be a strong favorite is if you dominate him. You don't wanna risk all your money so early. AQs is a very strong hand, but it's not complete. I would call only with AA, also it may be worth calling with KK or QQ.

pauliewalnuts · #5 08-17-2007, 01:38 AM

Thanks fellas. Believe it or not, I'd never had this particular situation come up before.

99+,AQ+ look good for a range here?

pauliewalnuts · #6 08-17-2007, 01:39 AM

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I would call only with AA, also it may be worth calling with KK or QQ.

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Loosen up bro!

J-P · #7 08-17-2007, 01:59 AM

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99+,AQ+ look good for a range here?

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Looks fine. I might tighten up a little bit to TT+, AQ+.

mickii · #8 08-17-2007, 02:14 AM

You cant win a tourney on the first hand, only lose it. Basic strategy sir. Even a double up early doesnt give you a crushing chip lead.

JLaw · #9 08-17-2007, 03:19 AM

Even if the villian is loose/aggro early, you need to be a solid favorite to get all in like this pre-flop on the first hand. You don't want to spray your equity all over the table on a 60/40 or similar proposition in the tourny's first hand.

Dump it, don't show and move on.

sippin_criss · #10 08-17-2007, 03:20 AM

Yeah I like calling here definitely and I like the range of 99+, AQ+ as well.