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Thread: Fold AK in a tourney, on the short stack?

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07-18-2007, 04:15 PM

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Re: Fold AK in a tourney, on the short stack?

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Originally Posted by TheMightyJim2k

fold. There is a big difference between moving all-in with AK pf, and calling all-in with AK pf. You have no fold equity when you call, which is one of the most important ways to make AK a profitable hand.

Plus you have two big stacks battling here so you are almost definitely playing for your tourney life. You still have enough chips to make some moves, so fold and pick a better spot.

si. this is tourny poker 101, imo. the greatest value of AK preflop is your fold equity. and the way to get chips in tournaments is to chop away with as little risk as possible. that means no 3 way allins with only moderately strong hands.

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