Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

Small Blind (SB) Position and Strategy Diagram in Texas Hold'em

SB Small Blind Spot

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The Small Blind (SB) is the mandatory small blind position in Texas Hold'em, located to the left of the Button (BTN) and to the right of the Big Blind (BB). While almost always the last to act pre-flop, it's typically the first to act post-flop, making it widely considered one of the most difficult positions to profit from.

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition, positional characteristics, defensive strategies, counter-blind stealing, and how professional players can reduce the long-term losses of Small Blind.

A diagram illustrating the position and strategy of the Button (BTN) in Texas Hold'em.

BTN Button

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The Button (BTN) position is the most advantageous position in Texas Hold'em and the most coveted position for all professional players. Except for acting pre-flop, the Button is almost always the last player to act on the flop, turn, and river, giving them the greatest informational and positional advantage.

This article will provide a complete overview of the Button's definition, positional characteristics, starting hand strategies, blind stealing techniques, and how professional players utilize the Button to maximize long-term potential (EV).

Cutoff (CO) in Texas Hold'em: Position and Pre-Flop Strategy Diagram

CO Cutoff

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The Cutoff (CO) is one of the most important back positions in Texas Hold'em, positioned between the Hijack (HJ) and the Button (BTN). Since only the Button, Small Blind, and Big Blind remain inactive, the CO can employ a very wide opening range, aggressively stealing blinds and leveraging positional advantage to establish pre-flop initiative.

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition of Cutoff, its positional characteristics, starting hand strategies, blind stealing techniques, and how professional players utilize Cutoff to improve long-term EV.

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