SB defense vs a HJ open (6-max cash game, 100 BB)
This range plays 14 of the 169 starting hands, i.e. 6.2% of combinations. It is a standard GTO-inspired range, the same one used by the FlopIQ Range Manager.
How to read this spot
HJ has opened and you are on the small blind. In this spot there is no flat call: you 3-bet the orange hands and fold everything else.
Calling from here means playing out of position, with players behind who can still squeeze. A pure 3-bet-or-fold strategy avoids those spots and takes the initiative.
The hands, family by family
What changes from the neighbouring spot
Compared with SB vs UTG open, 100 BB (4.8%):
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Frequently asked questions
How many hands should I play in this spot (SB vs HJ open, 100 BB)?
This range plays 14 of the 169 starting hands, i.e. 6.2% 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.