HJ defense vs a UTG open (6-max cash game, 100 BB)
This range plays 22 of the 169 starting hands, i.e. 9.7% of combinations. It is a standard GTO-inspired range, the same one used by the FlopIQ Range Manager.
How to read this spot
UTG has opened and you are on the HJ. Green hands call, orange hands 3-bet, everything else folds.
Outside the big blind, flatting is risky: players behind can still squeeze, and you often play out of position. The main line stays 3-bet or fold, with a few selective calls.
The hands, family by family
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Frequently asked questions
How many hands should I play in this spot (HJ vs UTG open, 100 BB)?
This range plays 22 of the 169 starting hands, i.e. 9.7% of the 1,326 possible combinations.
Is this a GTO range?
It is a standard GTO-inspired range, simplified for micro and low stakes. A solver mixes many hands at different frequencies; this chart keeps one clear decision per hand. Against weak opponents, exploitative adjustments are often more profitable.
How do I know if I actually play this range?
FlopIQ reads your Winamax, PokerStars.fr or Betclic hand history and compares the hands you really played in each spot with these standard ranges. Your first analysis is free.