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Take the Poker Preflop Decision Quiz

Improve Your Initial Betting Choices with This Quiz

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Welcome to your go-to poker preflop decision quiz designed for players eager to sharpen opening-hand strategies. Ideal for beginners and experienced players aiming to boost their game theory and hand-range skills. Dive into scenarios inspired by the Poker Preflop Strategy Quiz and compare your approach with classic tactics from the Poker Strategy Quiz. All questions are fully editable in our editor, so you can tailor the experience to skill level or training focus. Explore more quizzes to deepen your decision-making prowess.

Which preflop starting hand has the highest statistical equity against a random hand?
Pocket Queens (QQ)
Pocket Kings (KK)
Ace-King suited (AKs)
Pocket Aces (AA)
Pocket Aces (AA) is the strongest starting hand in poker, giving the highest equity against any random hand. All other hands have lower win probabilities when measured preflop equity. This makes AA the optimal hand to build a pot around.
Which position at the poker table generally allows you to play the widest range of hands profitably?
Button
Early Position
Big Blind
Small Blind
The Button acts last postflop and has maximum information on opponents' actions, allowing the widest and most profitable opening range. Early positions must play tighter due to many players acting after them. Blinds are forced positions with poor postflop leverage.
What does "pot odds" represent before the flop?
The ratio of blinds to pot size
The ratio of the current call amount to the size of the pot
The ratio of your remaining stack to the pot
The percentage chance you will make your hand
Pot odds compare the cost of a contemplated call to the size of the pot you can win, guiding break-even equity calculations. This ratio helps determine whether a call is profitable given your hand's equity. Other ratios are not standard pot odds definitions.
What is a standard raise sizing with 100 big blinds effective in early position at a full-ring table?
2 big blinds
3 big blinds
5 big blinds
4 big blinds
A common open-raise size in full-ring games from early positions with 100bb is 3 big blinds. This size balances building a pot with playing postflop and keeps raise sizes consistent throughout the hand. Smaller or larger raises can be exploitable or give incorrect odds to callers.
Which of these is an example of a suited connector?
A� K♦
J♣9♣
7♥6♥
Q♥T�
A suited connector consists of two cards of the same suit in consecutive rank (e.g., 7♥6♥). These hands have good straight and flush potential. Other combos listed are suited but not consecutive or are offsuit.
Which of these hands is appropriate to open-raise from under the gun (UTG) in a nine-handed deep-stacked game?
A� T♥
K♣4♣
J♦8�
3♥2♥
ATo is commonly included in UTG opening ranges in full-ring, deep-stacked games due to its strong high-card strength. Hands like K4s, J8o, and 32s are too weak and have poor equity against likely UTG callers. Playing tight from UTG minimizes domination risk.
If the pot is $100 and an opponent bets $50, what are your pot odds?
1:2
3:1
2:1
1:1
After your opponent bets $50 into a $100 pot, the new pot size is $150 and it costs $50 to call, giving pot odds of 150:50 or 3:1. However, pot odds are usually expressed as the ratio of pot to call, so it's 100:50 or 2:1 before counting the new bet. This tells you need 33% equity to break even.
You are in the cutoff (CO) facing a mid-position (MP) raise; which hand is best to 3-bet for value?
Q♥T♥
K� J�
A♣Q♦
2♦2�
AQo is a strong broadway hand that fares well against an MP opening range, making it a premium 3-bet choice for value. Small pocket pairs are better suited to flat-call and set-mine, while KJs and QTs play better as flats than for value 3-bets here.
An opponent starts raising 80% of hands from the button, how should you adjust your preflop strategy?
Tighten your defense
Widen your 3-bet and calling ranges
Bluff less often
Use smaller raises
If your opponent is opening extremely wide from the button, you should widen both your defensive calling and 3-bet ranges to exploit their loose tendencies. Tightening up or bluffing less would miss value opportunities, and using smaller raises doesn't address range miss-match.
With 100bb effective stacks in the cutoff, what is a common open-raise size?
4 big blinds
2 big blinds
2.5 big blinds
3.5 big blinds
On the cutoff with deep stacks, 2.5 big blinds is a common open size as it balances pot building and efficient use of postflop play. This size is slightly smaller than early position raises but still discourages random callers. Overly large or small sizes can skew pot odds and opponent reactions.
Holding Q� J� in the small blind facing a button open with 100bb effective, what is usually the best preflop action?
Call
Raise
Shove
Fold
QJs in the small blind versus a button open is generally strong enough to call and realize equity postflop, but not strong enough to 3-bet for value. Folding concedes too much, and shoving is overly aggressive and can be exploited by better hands.
You have pocket nines (99) in the hijack against an under-the-gun (UTG) open. What is the standard play with 100bb effective?
Fold
3-bet
Call
Shove
Against a UTG open, pocket nines are best used for set-mining by calling rather than 3-betting. Flat-calling allows you to see a flop cheaply and monetize your set potential. A 3-bet could isolate you against stronger hands or fold out weaker ones, reducing implied odds.
Effective stacks are 25bb and you hold 8♣8♦ in the cutoff facing a 2.5bb raise. What is the optimal action?
3-bet small
Shove
Call
Fold
With only 25bb effective and middle pocket pairs like 88, an open-shove is correct to maximize fold equity and realize value if called. It simplifies postflop decisions and capitalizes on your equity advantage. Small 3-bets or calls would leave you in awkward situations postflop.
In the big blind with 2♦2♣ facing a 3bb UTG open and 100bb effective, what should you do?
Shove
Fold
Call
3-bet
Small pocket pairs are best played by calling against a UTG open to set-mine. A flat call gives you the best implied odds to flop a set. Folding loses the equity edge of set-mining, while a shove overcommits you without enough fold equity.
In middle position with A♥Q♣ facing a cutoff open to 2.5bb and 100bb effective, what is the best action?
Fold
Call
Shove
3-bet
AQo is a strong hand that performs well as a 3-bet for value and isolation against a cutoff opener. Simply calling misses value and allows the button to act behind you. Shoving is too large; a 3-bet to around 3x is optimal.
Which strategic approach uses mixed frequencies to reduce exploitability?
Game Theory Optimal (GTO)
LAG (Loose-Aggressive)
Exploitative play
TAG (Tight-Aggressive)
Game Theory Optimal (GTO) play uses mixed and balanced strategies so that no opponent can exploit any specific pattern. Exploitative play deliberately seeks to exploit weaker opponents but can itself be exploited. TAG and LAG describe styles, not unexploitable strategy foundations.
Which starting hand generally has the best implied odds when playing deep-stacked poker?
King-Queen offsuit (KQo)
Nine-Eight suited (98s)
Pocket deuces (22)
Ace-King suited (AKs)
Small pocket pairs such as 22 have the highest implied odds because they can hit disguised sets that win large pots. Big hands can make strong but straightforward top pairs or better, while suited connectors rely more on board texture. The concealed nature of sets maximizes implied odds.
In a deep-stacked game, approximately what percentage of hands is a balanced cutoff (CO) opening range?
10%
35%
50%
20%
A balanced and theoretically sound cutoff opening range is around 20% of hands, incorporating broadways, suited connectors, and strong pairs. This percentage balances value and deception without overextending. Opening much tighter or looser can be exploited by observant opponents.
Facing a UTG open with 7♣6♣ in the cutoff and 100bb effective, what is usually the correct preflop action?
3-bet
Shove
Call
Fold
Against a tight UTG range, 76s remains outside a profitable defending range from the cutoff and is best folded. Calling risks playing out-of-position postflop with a weak hand. 3-betting or shoving is far too aggressive for a hand with marginal equity in this spot.
To maintain an unexploitable 3-bet range, approximately what percentage of your 3-bets should be bluffs?
30%
10%
50%
70%
Theory and solver outputs suggest around 30% of a balanced 3-bet range should be bluffs to achieve correct fold equity ratios. This proportion prevents opponents from profitably calling too wide or folding too often. Ratios significantly outside this range become exploitable.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply optimal preflop hand selection strategies in various positions
  2. Analyze opponent tendencies to guide your opening decisions
  3. Evaluate pot odds and equity before the flop
  4. Identify appropriate opening ranges for each table position
  5. Demonstrate effective raise and call sizing preflop
  6. Master decision-making under varying stack sizes

Cheat Sheet

  1. Preflop Hand Selection - Choose your starting hands like a master chef picks the freshest ingredients: tighten up in early seats and get adventurous in later positions to maximize your edge. Nail this, and you'll pave the way for confident decisions on every street. Preflop Analysis | MIT OpenCourseWare
  2. Pot Odds Calculation - Think of pot odds as the price tag on a thrill ride: compare the cost of calling to the size of the pot to know whether it's worth the ticket. Master this math and you'll avoid costly calls and pick only the most profitable spots. Game Theory and Math | Daniel Negreanu Teaches Poker
  3. Opponent Tendencies - Become a poker detective by spotting betting patterns, handshake tells, and timing quirks that reveal your rivals' secrets. Exploit their habits to flip the script and extract maximum value or execute perfect bluffs. Bayes' Bluff: Opponent Modelling in Poker
  4. Hand Equity - Calculate your hand's equity to know exactly how often you'll win at showdown against an opponent's range. These percentages keep you grounded in reality and guide smart decisions when the pressure's on. Preflop Hand Equity: Key to Dominating Poker Games
  5. Opening Ranges - Memorize which hands to open from each seat so you stay unpredictable and balanced. A well-constructed range keeps opponents guessing and prevents you from becoming a one-trick pony. Preflop Hand Selection: Strategies for Poker Success
  6. Stack Size Strategy - Treat your stack like fuel for a racecar: adjust aggression based on how many chips you have versus the blinds. Knowing when to shove or fold can mean the difference between cruising to victory or running out of gas. Essential Poker Math - Alton Hardin
  7. Expected Value (EV) - Let EV be your north star by comparing potential gains and losses of each action. Over time, choosing the highest EV moves will turn the poker tables in your favor. The Poker Math & Preflop Workbook | SplitSuit
  8. Game Theory Optimal (GTO) - Study unexploitable strategies that balance bluffs and value bets perfectly. GTO play makes it tough for opponents to find leaks, turning you into a strategic rock they can't crack. Game Theory and Math | Daniel Negreanu Teaches Poker
  9. Combinatorial Analysis - Count the number of hand combinations your opponent could hold to refine reads and make sharper decisions. This analytical superpower gives you the upper hand when it matters most. Essential Poker Math - Alton Hardin
  10. Poker Software Tools - Let tech be your coach: use apps like PokerTracker and Equilab to review hands, spot leaks, and test new preflop lines. Incorporating these tools turbocharges your learning and keeps you ahead of the curve. Master Preflop Hand Analysis: Strategies for Winning
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