Poker is arguably one of the most popular casino games of all time. Not only has it withstood the test of time, but it has also thrived, going as far as to become a highly competitive event that sees thousands of poker players each year.
Getting into poker isn’t as easy as other card games. It is one of the few that requires both luck and skill, so we wouldn’t say that poker is all that beginner-friendly to newer players. With that said, we’re here to help.
We’ve constructed a few poker charts to help guide you through your online poker journey. They’ll act as your go-to resource and handy tools to keep in your toolkit.
CHART 1: RANKING POKER HANDS
Poker hand rankings are the foundation of your poker knowledge. They help you understand how each hand ranks against the other, which in turn gives you a rough idea of which cards to keep or discard to make way for a stronger hand. Below you’ll find each hand ranked from strongest to weakest.
| Hand Name | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | The royals, all of the same suit | 10 -J-Q-K-A of hearts |
| Straight Flush | Five cards in a sequence, all of the same suit | 3-4-5-6-7 of diamonds |
| Four of a Kind | Four cards of the same rank | 7-7-7-7-J |
| Full House | A combination of a three of a kind and a pair | 4-4-4-8-8 |
| Flush | Five cards of the same suit, not in a sequence | 6-2-8-10-7 of spades |
| Straight | Five cards in a sequence, not of the same suit | 5-6-7-8-9 |
| Three of a Kind | Three cards of the same rank | 5-5-5-J-A |
| Two Pair | Two different pairs | J-J-6-6-3 |
| One Pair | Two cards of the same rank | A-A-4-10-3 |
| High Card | The high card consists of none of the above combinations | 4-8-2-J-3 |
CHART 2: STARTING HAND NICKNAMES
There are many poker hands that have nicknames, as nicknames are very common in poker. Here are some of the most common ones that are generally used:
| Hand | Hand Nickname |
|---|---|
| Ace-Ace (AA) | Rockets/Bullets |
| King-King (KK) | Cowboys/Ace Magnets |
| Queen-Queen (QQ) | Ladies |
| Jack-Jack (JJ) | Fishooks |
| 88 | Snowmen |
| 77 | Walking Sticks |
| 66 | Rout 66/Kicks |
| 44 | Sail Boats |
| 33 | Crabs |
| 22 | Ducks |
| Ace-King (AK) | Big Slick/Space Cowboy |
| Ace-Queen (AQ) | Rocket Queen |
| King-9 (K9) | Canine |
| Queen-10 (Q10) | Cutie/Q-Tip |
| Jack-5 (J5) | Jackson Five |
CHART 3: MADE HAND NICKNAMES
Of course, in addition to starting hand nicknames, there is also a myriad of nicknames for made poker hands. Take a look:
| Hand | Hand Nickname |
|---|---|
| A-K-Q-J-T (Straight) | Broadway/Broadway Straight |
| A-A-8-8 | Dead Man's Hand |
| A-8-7-3-K (Club Flush) | Golf Bag |
| K-K-K-K (Four of a Kind Kings) | Four Horsemen |
| 7-7-7 (Three of a Kind Sevens) | Jackpot |
CHART 4: ABBREVIATIONS FOR PLAYER POSITIONS
As you continue to build your knowledge of poker, you’ll find that knowing the various positions at the table and their abbreviations is especially useful for boosting your chances of winning — for both full ring and short-handed games.
| Position Name | Abbreviation | Position Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Ring | Short-Handed | ||
| Under The Gun + 1 / Early Position 1 | UTG / EP1 | n/a | |
| Under The Gun +1 / Early Position 2 | UTG+1 / EP2 | n/a | |
| Under The Gun +2 / Early Position 3 | UTG+2 / EP3 | n/a | |
| Middle Position 1 | MP1 | n/a | |
| Lojack /Middle Position 2 | LJ/MP2 | Under the Gun | UTG |
| Hijack / Middle Position 3 | HJ / MP3 | Hijack | HJ |
| Cutoff | CO | Cutoff | CO |
| Button | BTN | Button | BTN |
| Small Blind | SB | Small Blind | SB |
| Big Blind | BB | Big Blind | BB |
CHART 5: NAMES OF TABLE STAKES IN RELATION TO BLINDS
When playing at an actual poker table, knowing the value of the big blind and the small blind is essential to the gameplay. That said, when playing in live and online poker rooms, the big and small blinds are equated to the stakes.
| Small Blind/Big Blind | Name of Stake (No Limit Hold'em) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| €0.01/€0.02 | 2NL | |
| €0.02/€0.04 | 4NL | |
| €0.05/€0.10 | 10NL | |
| €0.10/€0.25 | 25NL | |
| €0.25/€0.50 | 50NL | 50NL and below are generally considered “micro stakes” |
| €0.50/€1.00 | 100NL | |
| €1/€2 | 200NL | Lowest stakes available live (most locations) |
| €2/€5 | 500NL | |
| €5/10 | 1,000NL | Start of online high-stakes games |
| €10/€20 | 2,000NL | |
| €25/€50 | 5,000NL | Start of live high-stakes games |
CHART 6: POKER STARTING HAND RANGES (6-MAX)
It is no secret that poker requires some strategy if you want to boost your chances of winning. So, here’s a chart that represents which hands/ hand ranges to play depending on your place at the table.
In some cases, the strength of your actual hand is less valuable than player positions. Earlier positions hold more options than a middle position, for instance, but expose your play early on. Bear in mind that this poker chart is for cash games with six positions:
| AA | AKs | AQs | AJs | ATs | A9s | A8s | A7s | A6s | A5s | A4s | A3s | A2s |
| AKo | KK | KQs | KJs | KTs | K9s | K8s | K7s | K6s | K5s | K4s | K3s | K2s |
| AQo | KQo | QJs | QTs | Q9s | Q8s | Q7s | Q6s | Q5s | Q4s | Q3s | Q2s | |
| AJo | KJo | QJo | JJ | JTs | J9s | J8s | J7s | J6s | J5s | J4s | J3s | J2s |
| ATo | KTo | QTo | JTo | TT | T9s | T8s | T7s | T6s | T5s | T4s | T3s | T2s |
| A9o | K9o | Q9o | J9o | T9o | 99 | 98s | 97s | 96s | 95s | 94s | 93s | 92s |
| A8o | K8o | Q8o | J8o | T8o | 98o | 88 | 87s | 86s | 85s | 84s | 83s | 82s |
| A7o | K7o | Q7o | J7o | T7o | 97o | 87o | 77 | 76s | 75s | 74s | 73s | 72s |
| A6o | K6o | Q6o | J6o | T6o | 96o | 86o | 76o | 66 | 65s | 64s | 63s | 62s |
| A5o | K5o | Q5o | J5o | T5o | 95o | 85o | 75o | 65o | 55 | 54s | 53s | 52s |
| A4o | K4o | Q4o | J4o | T4o | 94o | 84o | 74o | 64o | 54o | 44 | 43s | 42s |
| A3o | K3o | Q3o | J3o | T3o | 93o | 83o | 73o | 63o | 53o | 43o | 33 | 32s |
| A2o | K2o | Q2o | J2o | T2o | 92o | 82o | 72o | 62o | 52o | 42o | 32o | 22 |
CHART 7: STARTING HAND RANGES (9-MAX)
Your starting hand strategy is generally dependent on your place at the table as well as the number of positions at the table. This represents which hands/ hand ranges to play depending on your place at a table with nine positions:
| Position | % of Hands | Starting Hand Range |
|---|---|---|
| Under The Gun | 10% | 77+, ATs+, KTs+, QTs+, J9s+, T9s, 98s, A5s, AQo+ |
| Under The Gun +1 | 10% | 77+, ATs+, KTs+, QTs+, J9s+, T9s, 98s, A5s, AQo+ |
| Under The Gun +2 | 13% | 77+, A8s+, K9s+, Q9s+, J9s+, T9s, 98s, A4s-A5s, AJo+ |
| LJ | 16% | 55+, A2s+ K9s+, Q9s+ J9s+ T8s+, 98s, 87s, 76s, AJo+, KQo |
| HJ | 20% | 44+, A2s+, K8s+, Q9s+ J9s+ T8s+, 97s+, 87s, 76s, 65s, 54s, ATo+, KJo+, QJo |
| CO | 26% | 22+, A2s+, K5s+, Q8s+ J8s+ T8s+, 97s+, 86s+, 75s+, 65s, 54s, ATo+, KTo+, QTo+, JTo |
| BTN | 40% | 22+, A2s+, K2s+, Q5s+ J7s+ T6s+, 96s+, 85s+, 75s+, 64s+, 53s+, 43s, A4o+, K9o+, Q9o+, J9o+, T9o, 98o |
| SB | 47%+ | 22+, A2s+, K2s+, Q4s+ J6s+ T6s+, 95s+, 84s+, 74s+, 63s+, 53s+, 43s, A2o+, K8o+, Q8o+, J8o+, T8o+, 98o |
CHART 8: HAND RANGE FOR DIFFERENT STACK SIZES (6-MAX)
Along your gaming journey, you’ll likely come across games with different stack sizes, which implies that you may need to make a couple of changes to your hand range. In the below charts, you’ll find altered hand ranges in relation to different stack sizes, raise in increments of three big blinds:
8.1: HAND RANGE FOR 6 BBs (6-MAX)
| UTG | Hijack | Cutoff | Button | Small Blind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pairs | 22+ | ||||
| Ace-High | A2s+, A3o+ | A2o | |||
| King-High | K6s+, Kto+ | K4s-K5s, K9o | K2s+ - K3s, K7o-K8o | K3o-K6o | K2o |
| Queen-High | Q8s+, Qto+ | Q8s+, Qto+ | Q6s-Q7s, Q9o | Q3s-Q5s, Q8o | Q2s, Q5o-Q7o |
| Jack-High | J8s+ | Jto | J7s | J6s, J9o | J2s-J5s, J2o-J8o |
| 10-High | T8s+ | T7s | T9o | T2s-T6s, T6o-T8o | |
| 9-High | 98s | 97s | 96s | 92s-95s, 96o-98o | |
| 8-High | 87s | 86s | 84s-85s, 86o+ | ||
| 7-High | 76s | 74s-75s, 76o | |||
| 6-High | 65s | 63s-64s, 65o | |||
| 5-High | 53s+ | ||||
| 4-High | 43s |
8.2: HAND RANGE FOR 9 BBs (6-MAX)
| UTG | Hijack | Cutoff | Button | Small Blind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pairs | 22+ | ||||
| Ace-High | A2s+, A8o+ | A4o-A7o | A2o-A3o | ||
| King-High | K8s+, Kjo+ | K7s, Kto | K5s-K6s | K2s-K4s, K7o-K9o | K2o-K6o |
| Queen-High | Q9s+, Qjo | Q8s,Qto | Q5s-Q7s, Q9o | Q2s-Q4s, Q5o-Q8o | |
| Jack-High | J8s+ | Jto | J7s | J2s-J6s, J6o-J9o | |
| 10-High | T8s+ | T7s | T9o | T2s-T6s, T7o-T8o | |
| 9-High | 98s | 97s | 96s | 92s-96s, 97o+ | |
| 8-High | 87s | 86s | 84s-85s, 860+ | ||
| 7-High | 76s | 75s | 74s, 76o | ||
| 6-High | 65s | 63s-64s, 65o | |||
| 5-High | 54s | 53s | |||
| 4-High | 43s |
8.3: HAND RANGE FOR 12 BBs (6-MAX)
| UTG | Hijack | Cutoff | Button | Small Blind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pairs | 22+ | ||||
| Ace-High | A3s+, Ato+ | A2s, A8o-A9o | A4o-A7o | A2o-A3o | |
| King-High | K9s+, Kjo+ | K8s | K7s, Kto | K4s-K6s, K9o | K2s-K3s, K2o-K8o |
| Queen-High | Q9s+ | Qjo | Q8s, Qto | Q6s-Q7s | Q2s-Q5s, Q5o-Q9o |
| Jack-High | J9s+ | J8s | Jto | J7s | J2s-J6s, J8o-J9o |
| 10-High | T8s+ | T7s, T9o | T3s-T6s, T7o-T8o | ||
| 9-High | 98s | 97s | 96s | 95s, 97o+ | |
| 8-High | 87s | 86s | 84s-85s, 87o | ||
| 7-High | 76s | 74s-75s, 76o | |||
| 6-High | 65s | 64s | |||
| 5-High | 53s+ | ||||
| 4-High | 43s |
CHART 9: HAND RANGE FOR DIFFERENT STACK SIZES (FULL-RING)
As in other charts, the number of positions at the table influences your hand range as well:
9.1: HAND RANGE FOR 6 BIG BLINDS (FR)
| UTG | UTG +1 | UTG +2 | LOJACK | HIJACK | CUTOFF | BUTTON | SMALL BLIND | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pairs | 22+ | |||||||
| Ace-High | A2s+, A8o | A7o | A4o-A6o | A3o | A2o | |||
| King-High | K8s+, Kjo+ | Kto | K7s | K5s-K6s, K9o | K3s-K4s | K2s, K6o-K8o | K2o-K5o | |
| Queen-High | Q9s+ | Qjo | Qto | Q8s | Q7s | Q5s-Q6s, Q9o | Q2s-Q4s, Q7o-Q8o | Q2o-Q6o |
| Jack-High | J9s+ | J8s, Jto | J7s, J9o | J5s-J6s, J8o | J2s-J4s, J2o-J7o | |||
| 10-High | T9s | T8s | T7s, T9o | T6s | T2s-T5s, T4o-T8o | |||
| 9-High | 98s | 97s | 96s | 92s-95s, 95o+ | ||||
| 8-High | 87s | 86s | 83s-85s, 86o+ | |||||
| 7-High | 76s | 73s-75s, 75o+ | ||||||
| 6-High | 65s | 63s-64s, 65o | ||||||
| 5-High | 53s+ | |||||||
| 4-High | 43s |
9.2: HAND RANGE FOR 9 BIG BLINDS (FR)
| UTG | UTG +1 | UTG +2 | LOJACK | HIJACK | CUTOFF | BUTTON | SMALL BLIND | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pairs | 33+ | 22 | ||||||
| Ace-High | A7s+, A4s-A5s, Ato+ | A6s | A2s-A3s, A8o-A9o | A5o, A7o | A3o, A6o | A2o | ||
| King-High | K9s+, Kqo | Kjo | K8s, Kto | K6s-K7s | K4s-K5s, K9o | K2s-K3s, K5o-K8o | K2o-K4o | |
| Queen-High | Q9s+ | Qjo | Qto | Q6s-Q8s | Q4s-Q5s, Q9o | Q2s-Q3s, Q2o-Q8o | ||
| Jack-High | J9s+ | J8s | Jto | J7s, J9o | J2s-J6s, J5o-J8o | |||
| 10-High | T9s | T8s | T7s | T6s, T9o | T2s-T5s, T6o-T8o | |||
| 9-High | 98s | 97s | 96s | 93s-95s, 96o | ||||
| 8-High | 87s | 86s | 84s-85s, 86o+ | |||||
| 7-High | 76s | 75s | 74s, 76o | |||||
| 6-High | 65s | 63s-64s, 65 | ||||||
| 5-High | 54s | 53s | ||||||
| 4-High | 43s |
9.3: HAND RANGE FOR 12 BIG BLINDS (FR)
| UTG | UTG +1 | UTG +2 | LOJACK | HIJACK | CUTOFF | BUTTON | SMALL BLIND | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pairs | 55+ | 44 | 33 | 22 | ||||
| Ace-High | A8s+, A5s, Ajo | Ato | A4s, A6s-A7s | A2s-A3s, A9o | A5o, A7o-A8o | A2o | ||
| King-High | K9s+, Kqo | Kjo | K8s | K4s-K5s, K9o | K2s-K5s, K9o | K2o-K8o | ||
| Queen-High | Qts+ | Q9s | Qjo | Q6s-Q8s | Q6s-Q7s | Q2s-Q5s, Q4o-Q9o | ||
| Jack-High | J9s+ | J8s | Jto | J7s, J9o | J2s-J6s, J7o-J8o | |||
| 10-High | T9s | T8s | T7s | T9o | T3s-T6s, T7o-T8o | |||
| 9-High | 98s | 96s | 95s, 97o+ | |||||
| 8-High | 87s | 86s | 86s | 84s-85s, 87o | ||||
| 7-High | 76s | 75s | 74s, 76o | |||||
| 6-High | 65s | 65s | 63s-64s | |||||
| 5-High | 53s+ | |||||||
| 4-High | 43s |
CHART 10: TOP STARTING HANDS IN TEXAS HOLD‘EM POKER
Once you get your hand rankings down, you’ll quickly learn that not all poker hands are winners. The first hand you form may define your fate for the rest of the round, so here are a few starting hands to keep in mind when playing Texas hold‘em poker.
| Rank | Hand Name | Hand Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocket Aces | AA |
| 2 | Pocket Kings | KK |
| 3 | Pocket Queens | |
| 4 | Ace-King suited | Aks |
| 5 | Pocket Jacks | JJ |
| 6 | Pocket 10s | TT |
| 7 | Ace-King off-suit | AKo |
| 8 | Ace-Queen suited | AQs |
| 9 | Ace-Jack suited | AJs |
| 10 | King-Queen suited | KQs |
CHART 11: POKER OUTS AND EQUITIES AND ODDS OF IMPROVING
Another helpful tip when building a sound poker strategy is knowing how likely you are to improve your hand by the turn, the river or both. Many hands wind up unimproved by the river, so this could help.
| Outs | Hand Examples/Ranges | Percent Chance of Improving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turn or River | Turn Only | River Only | ||
| 1 | 4% | 2% | 2% | |
| 2 | Pocket Pair to Set | 8% | 4% | 4% |
| 3 | One Overcard to One Pair | 12% | 6% | 7% |
| 4 | Gutshot Straight Draw | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| 5 | One Pair to Two Pair or Set | 20% | 11% | 11% |
| 6 | No Pair to Pair (Hold’em) | 24% | 13% | 13% |
| 7 | Set to Full-House/Quads | 28% | 15% | 15% |
| 8 | Open Ended Straight Draw | 31% | 17% | 17% |
| 9 | Flush Draw (FD) | 35% | 19% | 20% |
| 10 | Gutshot + 2 Overs | 38% | 21% | 22% |
| 11 | 42% | 23% | 24% | |
| 12 | Gutshot + FD | 45% | 26% | 26% |
| 13 | 48% | 28% | 28% | |
| 14 | 51% | 30% | 30% | |
| 15 | Open Ended Straight Draw + FD | 54% | 32% | 33% |
| 16 | 57% | 34% | 35% | |
| 17 | 60% | 36% | 37% | |
| 18 | 62% | 38% | 39% | |
| 19 | 65% | 40% | 41% | |
| 20 | 68% | 43% | 43% | |
CHART 12: POKER POT ODDS IN RELATION TO BET SIZES
This chart can help you determine the most profitable required equities, as well as for deciding the value to bluff ratios. In times when your hand isn’t that strong, bluffing combos could come in handy. The general formula is:
Bet SizeInitial Pot Size + (2 Bet Size) OR Bet SizeNew Pot Size + Bet Size
| Bet Size | Bettor Must Win | Caller Must Win | Calling Odds: | Bettor Value Bet % | Bettor Bluffing % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (1/4-pot) | 0,2 | 17% | 5 to 1 | 83% | 17% |
| 33% (1/3-pot) | 0,25 | 20% | 4 to 1 | 80% | 20% |
| 50% (1/2-pot) | 0,33 | 25% | 3 to 1 | 75% | 25% |
| 66% (2/3-pot) | 0,4 | 28% | 2.6 to 1 | 72% | 28% |
| 75% (3/4-pot) | 0,43 | 30% | 2.3 to 1 | 70% | 30% |
| 100% (pot) | 0,5 | 33% | 2 to 1 | 67% | 33% |
| 150% (1.5x-pot) | 0,6 | 38% | 1.7 to 1 | 62% | 38% |
| 200% (2x-pot) | 0,66 | 40% | 1.5 to 1 | 60% | 40% |
CHART 13: PREFLOP SCENARIOS AND EQUITY
The goal in any poker game is to build the strongest hand possible and beat your opponents, but you can never really know what cards other players hold, unless they sit in earlier positions. This chart may help match up hands/ ranges in typical preflop/heads-up play scenarios in real-money games:
| HAND 1 | EQUITY 1 | VS HAND 2 | EQUITY 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overpair (AA) | 81% | Underpair (KK) | 19% |
| Overpair (AA) | 92% | Dominated Overcard (AK) | 8% |
| Overpair (AA) | 81% | Two unsuited undercards (87o) | 19% |
| Overpair (AA) | 77% | Two suited undercards (87s) | 23% |
| Overpair (AA) | 88% | Junk (72o) | 11% |
| Two overcards (AK) | 62% | Two undercards (87) | 38% |
| Two overcards (AK) | 46% | Lower pair (88) | 54% |
| One overcard (A5) | 56% | Two middle cards (87) | 44% |
| One overcard (A5) | 31% | Lower pair (88) | 69% |
| One overcard (A5) | 34% | Undominated pair (55) | 66% |
| One overcard (AQ) | 62% | Sandwiched Lower Cards (KJ) | 38% |
| Dominating higher card (AK) | 73% | Dominated higher card (AJ) | 27% |
| Dominating lower card (A5) | 69% | Dominated lower card (65) | 31% |
CHART 14: PREFLOP RAISE SIZE
Your raise size also has an integral part to play in your strategy. This chart will help you decide your raise sizes during the preflop round.
| IP vs. Limp | Small Blind vs. Limp | Big Blind vs. IP Limp | Big Blind vs. Small Blind Limp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5bb | 5.0bb | 4.5bb | 3.0bb |
| Pot-Sized 3bet Raise vs. PFR Sizings (IP vs. OOP) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP vs. 2bb | IP vs. 2.25bb | IP vs. 2.5bb | IP vs. 3bb | IP vs. 3.5bb |
| 7.5bb | 8.25bb | 9.0bb | 10.5bb | 12bb |
| Pot-Sized 3bet Raise vs. PFR Sizings (Small Blind vs. IP villain) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Blind vs. 2bb | Small Blind vs. 2.25bb | Small Blind vs. 2.5bb | Small Blind vs. 3bb | Small Blind vs. 3.5bb |
| 8.0bb | 8.75bb | 9.5bb | 11.0bb | 12.5bb |
| Pot-Sized Raise vs. PFR Sizings (BB vs. IP villain) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB vs. 2bb | BB vs. 2.25bb | BB vs. 2.5bb | BB vs. 3bb | BB vs. 3.5bb |
| 7.5bb | 8.25bb | 9.0bb | 10.5bb | 12bb |
| Pot-Sized Raise vs. PFR Sizings (BB vs. SB) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB vs. 2bb | BB vs. 2.25bb | BB vs. 2.5bb | BB vs. 3bb | BB vs. 3.5bb |
| 6.0bb | 6.75bb | 7.5bb | 9.0bb | 10.5bb |
| 6.0bb | 6.75bb | 7.5bb | 9.0bb | 10.5bb |
CHART 15: POSTFLOP SCENARIOS AND EQUITY
| Hand #1 | Hand #2 | Example Flop | Flop % | Example Turn | Turn % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Pair | Dominated TP | AK v. A5 on AT7 | 88% v. 12% | AK v. A5 on AT72 | 92% v. 8% |
| Top Pair | Dominated TP + GS | AK v. A5 on A43 | 70% v. 30% | AK v. A4 on A538 | 83% v. 17% |
| Top Pair | 2nd Pair + GS | A8 v. 76 on 864 | 65% v. 35% | A8 v. 76 on 8642 | 79% v. 21% |
| Two Pair: 2nd and 3rd | Top Pair + Overcard | 87 v. AT on T87 | 72% v. 28% | 87 v. AT on T872 | 82% v. 18% |
| Flush Draw | Top Pair | 8s7s v. AK on Ks5s2x | 37% v. 63% | 87s v. AK on Ks5s2x3x | 20% v. 80% |
| Flush Draw + Overcard | Top Pair | As2s v. QJ on Js6s5x | 45% v. 55% | As2s v. QJ on Js6s5xTx | 27% v. 73% |
| Flush Draw | Set | As2s v. 66 on Js6s5x | 26% v. 74% | As2s v. 66 on Js6s5xTx | 16% v. 84% |
| OESD | Set | 87 v. 66 on 962 | 26% v. 74% | 87 v. 66 on 9623 | 19% v. 81% |
| OESD | Top Pair | 87 v. A9 on 962 | 35% v. 65% | 87 v. A9 on 9623 | 19% v. 81% |
| OESD + Overcard | Top Pair | A7 v. K9 on 986 | 41% v. 59% | A7 v. K9 on 9862 | 25% v. 75% |
| Gutshot + Overcard | Top Pair | A7 v. K9 on 985 | 29% v. 71% | A7 v. K9 on 9852 | 16% v. 84% |
CHART 16: MINIMUM DEFENSE FREQUENCY (MDF)
The Minimum Defense Frequency chart is generally used to help you determine the desired frequency to make Villain’s zero equity hands indifferent to calling. Here’s the formula you would need to use when betting in real-money games:
Initial Pot Size/Initial Pot Size + New Bet Size
| Bet Size as % of Pot | Minimum Defence Frequency (MDF) |
|---|---|
| 25% (1/4 of pot) | 80% |
| 33% (1/3 of pot) | 75% |
| 50% (1/2 of pot) | 67% |
| 66% (2/3 of pot) | 60% |
| 75% (3/4 of pot) | 57% |
| 100% (the whole pot) | 50% |
| 150% (one whole pot and a half) | 40% |
| 200% (2 pots) | 33% |
CHART 17: BANKROLL MANAGEMENT BASED ON WIN RATE
Having a good bankroll management strategy is key to safeguarding your funds, not just in poker, but in all casino games. Use this chart as a guideline for bankroll levels based on win rate.
| Stakes | Minimum Buy-in | Maximum Buy-in | Bankroll Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (20bb) | (100bb) | (100bb buy-ins) | ||
| Safe (100 BI) | Aggressive (20 BI) | |||
| 2NL | € 0,40 | € 2 | € 200 | € 40 |
| 5NL | € 1 | € 5 | € 500 | € 100 |
| 10NL | € 2 | € 10 | € 1 000 | € 200 |
| 25NL | € 5 | € 25 | € 2 500 | € 500 |
| 50NL | € 10 | € 50 | € 5 000 | € 1 000 |
| 100NL | € 20 | € 100 | € 10 000 | € 2 000 |
| 200NL | € 40 | € 200 | € 20 000 | € 4 000 |
| 500NL | € 100 | € 500 | € 50 000 | € 10 000 |
| 1,000NL | € 200 | € 1 000 | € 100 000 | € 20 000 |
CHART 18: BANKROLL MANAGEMENT: TOURNAMENT BANKROLL REQUIREMENTS
Your bankroll management strategy in a typical game is generally a lot different than your bankroll management strategy in tournament cash games, so here’s a chart to help guide your decisions. Bear in mind that a 30% return on investment is assumed:
| Number of Players in Tournaments | Number of Buy-ins Required |
|---|---|
| 9 players | 24 buy-ins |
| 45 players | 69 buy-ins |
| 90 players | 103 buy-ins |
| 245 players | 154 buy-ins |
| 550 players | 219 buy-ins |
| 1,200 players | 289 buy-ins |
| 2,600 players | 375 buy-ins |
CHART 19: GUIDELINES FOR BANKROLL MANAGEMENT IN TEXAS HOLD‘EM POKER
If you’re taking a more aggressive bankroll management strategy, shots can be taken when you have 14 buy-ins of the next stake, but it is recommended that you move back down, if you drop to 10 buy-ins of that same stake. Take a look:
| Stakes | Minimum Buy-in | Maximum Buy-in | Bankroll Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (20bb) | (100bb) | (100bb buy-ins) | ||
| Safe (100 BI) | Aggressive (20 BI) | |||
| 2NL | € 0,40 | € 2 | € 200 | € 40 |
| 5NL | € 1 | € 5 | € 500 | € 100 |
| 10NL | € 2 | € 10 | € 1 000 | € 200 |
| 25NL | € 5 | € 25 | € 2 500 | € 500 |
| 50NL | € 10 | € 50 | € 5 000 | € 1 000 |
| 100NL | € 20 | € 100 | € 10 000 | € 2 000 |
| 200NL | € 40 | € 200 | € 20 000 | € 4 000 |
| 500NL | € 100 | € 500 | € 50 000 | € 10 000 |
| 1,000NL | € 200 | € 1 000 | € 100 000 | € 20 000 |
CHART 20: FULL-LIMIT HOLD‘EM: MINIMUM BUY-IN
Any poker veteran would know that minimum buy-ins on full-limit hold‘em tables differ. All micro stakes can often be found online, but if played live, stakes generally start at €1/€2 (or currency equivalent).
| Limit | Small Blind | Big Blind | Typical Minimum Buy-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| €0.02/€0.04 | 0,01 | 0,02 | 0,2 |
| €0.05/€0.10 | 0,02 | 0,05 | 0,5 |
| €0.10/€0.20 | 0,05 | 0,1 | 1 |
| €0.25/€0.50 | 0,1 | 0,25 | 2,5 |
| €0.50/€1.00 | 0,25 | 0,5 | 5 |
| €1/€2 | 0,5 | 1 | 10 |
| €2/€4 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| €3/€6 | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| €4/€8 | 2 | 4 | 50 |
| €5/€10 | 2 | 5 | 100 |
| €6/€12 | 3 | 6 | 100 |
| €8/€16 | 4 | 8 | 150 |
| €10/€20 | 5 | 10 | 200 |
| €15/€30 | 10 | 15 | 300 |
| €20/€40 | 10 | 20 | 400 |
| €30/€60 | 15 | 30 | 600 |
| €40/€80 | 20 | 40 | 800 |
CHART 21: VALUE BETTING FREQUENCIES FOR FLOP, TURN AND RIVER IN RELATION TO BET SIZE
Value betting is imperative in poker, and should also be heavily considered in your strategy. Value betting varies depending on which round you’re in (the flop, the turn or the river), so this chart will help you find your value bet frequency based on the size of the pot.
| River Bet Size | River Value Bet Frequency | Turn Bet Size | Turn Value Bet Frequency | Flop Bet Size | Flop Value Bet Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150% (1 pot and a half) | 62% | 150% (1 pot and a half) | 38% | 100% (1 pot) | 26% |
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 27% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 29% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 32% | ||||
| 100% (1 pot) | 42% | 100% (1 pot) | 28% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 29% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 31% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 34% | ||||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 43% | 100% (1 pot) | 29% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 30% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 33% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 36% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 47% | 100% (1 pot) | 31% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 33% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 35% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 51% | 100% (1 pot) | 34% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 36% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 43% | ||||
| 100% (1 pot) | 67% | 150% (1.5x-pot) | 42% | 100% (1 pot) | 28% |
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 29% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 31% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 34% | ||||
| 100% (1 pot) | 45% | 100% (1 pot) | 30% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 31% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 34% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 37% | ||||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 47% | 100% (1 pot) | 31% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 33% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 35% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 50% | 100% (1 pot) | 34% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 35% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 38% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 42% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 56% | 100% (1 pot) | 37% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 42% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 46% | ||||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 70% | 150% (1.5x-pot) | 43% | 100% (1 pot) | 29% |
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 30% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 33% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 36% | ||||
| 100% (1 pot) | 45% | 100% (1 pot) | 30% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 31% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 34% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 37% | ||||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 49% | 100% (1 pot) | 33% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 34% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 37% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 41% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 53% | 100% (1 pot) | 35% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 37% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 44% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 58% | 100% (1 pot) | 39% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 41% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 44% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 48% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 75% | 150% (1 pot and a half) | 47% | 100% (1 pot) | 31% |
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 33% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 35% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 100% (1 pot) | 50% | 100% (1 pot) | 34% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 35% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 38% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 42% | ||||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 53% | 100% (1 pot) | 35% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 37% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 44% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 56% | 100% (1 pot) | 38% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 42% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 47% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 62% | 100% (1 pot) | 42% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 44% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 47% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 52% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 83% | 150% (1.5x-pot) | 51% | 100% (1 pot) | 34% |
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 36% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 43% | ||||
| 100% (1 pot) | 56% | 100% (1 pot) | 37% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 39% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 42% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 46% | ||||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 58% | 100% (1 pot) | 39% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 41% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 44% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 48% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 62% | 100% (1 pot) | 42% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 44% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 47% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 52% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 69% | 100% (1 pot) | 46% | ||
| 75% (3/4 pot) | 48% | ||||
| 50% (1/2 pot) | 52% | ||||
| 25% (1/4 pot) | 57% |
CHART 22: PUSH FOLD CHART
A push/fold chart shows you when it is most profitable to shove a specific hand based on your place at the poker table as well as the stack depth, and ultimately improves your chances of winning even when your opponents are calling. Stack depth, or stack sizes, refers to the value of the stakes being played. For the newer players out there, to ‘shove’ refers to putting all your chips in one pot, essentially going ‘all in’.
The two push/fold charts you’ll find below are push/fold charts for heads-up play. For games with over two participants, push/fold charts can be used for Small Blind open-shove ranges, and call charts can be used for Big Blind calling vs. Small Blind shoves.
These push fold charts may also give you an estimate on how to adjust your ranges based on the ante size.
PUSHER
| A | K | Q | J | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ |
| K | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 19,9 | 19,3 |
| Q | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 16,3 | 13,5 | 12,7 |
| J | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 18,6 | 14,7 | 13,5 | 10,6 | 8,5 |
| 10 | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 11,9 | 10,5 | 7,7 | 6,5 |
| 9 | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 14,9 | 6,9 | 4,9 | 3,7 |
| 8 | 20+ | 18 | 13 | 13,3 | 17,5 | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 18,8 | 10,1 | 2,7 | 2,5 |
| 7 | 20+ | 16,1 | 10,3 | 8,5 | 9 | 10,8 | 14,7 | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 19,9 | 2,5 | 2,1 |
| 6 | 20+ | 15,1 | 9,6 | 6,5 | 5,7 | 5,2 | 7 | 10,7 | 20+ | 20+ | 16,3 | * | 2 |
| 5 | 20+ | 14,2 | 8,9 | 6 | 4,1 | 3,5 | 3 | 2,6 | 2,4 | 20+ | 20+ | ** | 2 |
| 4 | 20+ | 13,1 | 7,9 | 5,4 | 3,8 | 2,7 | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2 | 2,1 | 20+ | *** | 1,8 |
| 3 | 20+ | 12,2 | 7,5 | 5 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,7 | 1,8 | 1,6 | 20+ | 1,7 |
| 2 | 20+ | 11,6 | 7 | 4,6 | 2,9 | 2,2 | 1,8 | 1,6 | 1,5 | 1,5 | 1,4 | 1,4 | 20+ |
CALLER
| A | K | Q | J | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ |
| K | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 17,6 | 15,2 | 14,3 | 13,2 | 12,1 | 11,4 | 10,7 |
| Q | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 20+ | 16,1 | 13 | 10,5 | 9,9 | 8,9 | 8,4 | 7,8 | 7,2 |
| J | 20+ | 20+ | 19,5 | 20+ | 18 | 13,4 | 10,6 | 8,8 | 7 | 6,9 | 6,1 | 5,8 | 5,6 |
| 10 | 20+ | 20+ | 15,3 | 12,7 | 20+ | 11,5 | 9,3 | 7,4 | 6,3 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 4,8 | 4,5 |
| 9 | 20+ | 17,1 | 11,7 | 9,5 | 8,4 | 20+ | 8,2 | 7 | 5,8 | 5 | 4,3 | 4,1 | 3,9 |
| 8 | 20+ | 13,8 | 9,7 | 7,6 | 6,6 | 6 | 20+ | 6,5 | 5,6 | 4,8 | 4,1 | 3,6 | 3,5 |
| 7 | 20+ | 12,4 | 8 | 6,4 | 5,5 | 5 | 4,7 | 20+ | 5,3 | 4,8 | 4,1 | 3,6 | 3,3 |
| 6 | 20+ | 11 | 7,3 | 5,4 | 4,6 | 4,2 | 4,1 | 4 | 20+ | 4,9 | 4,3 | 3,8 | 3,3 |
| 5 | 20+ | 10,2 | 6,8 | 5,1 | 4 | 3,7 | 3,6 | 3,6 | 3,7 | 20+ | 4,6 | 4 | 3,6 |
| 4 | 18,3 | 9,1 | 6,2 | 4,7 | 3,8 | 3,3 | 3,2 | 3,2 | 3,3 | 3,5 | 20+ | 3,8 | 3,4 |
| 3 | 16,6 | 8,7 | 5,9 | 4,5 | 3,6 | 3,1 | 2,9 | 2,9 | 2,9 | 3,1 | 3 | 20+ | 3,3 |
| 2 | 15,8 | 8,1 | 5,6 | 4,2 | 3,5 | 3 | 2,8 | 2,6 | 2,7 | 2,8 | 2,7 | 2,6 | 20+ |
| Suited | * | 63s: 7.1 - 5.1, 2.3 |
| Offsuit | ** | 53s: 12.9 - 3.8, 2.4 |
| Pockets | *** | 43s: 10.0 - 4.9, 2.2 |
OUR FINAL THOUGHTS ON USING A POKER CHART
At the end of the day, there is no guarantee that any of these charts will boost your odds, but they can help you make better decisions and push more hands based on your situation at the time.
That said, factors such as the ante size, stack sizes, whether you play from the early, late or middle position, or even the value of the big and small blind, should be taken into account when building your strategy — unless you are betting at poker sites, then your strategy will change completely. So, if you want our final thoughts: poker charts are a great tool to have, but with regards to winning, you cannot rely on them wholeheartedly.
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