How to use the Push/Fold table?

The core conclusion of the Poker Push/Fold Chart: The Push/Fold chart is a short-code map.

When the stakes are deep enough:
→ The pool can be opened
→ 3Bet is available
→ You can perform actions after flipping the card.

When there are about 10BB leftDecision-making is becoming simpler

The push/fold chart can directly tell you which hands you can go all-in with.

What are Push/Fold tables?

A push/fold chart is a mathematical table.Content displayed:
1. Different positions
2. Different BB numbers
3. Different hand cards

Should it be:
→ Push
→ Fold

It comes from a large number of EV calculation and simulation results.

Three core pieces of information in the Push/Fold table

Read first:
1. Position
2. Valid Chips (BB)
3. Hole Cards

These three factors determine your push range

The absence of any one of these elements could lead to a completely different outcome.

How does location affect push?

UTG: Most Players
BTN: Least Players

therefore BTN can push more cards.The later the location, the wider the push range.

How does the amount of chips affect the push?

20BB: Less Push
10BB: Push will increase
5BB: Extremely frequent pushes

The shorter the stack size, the more important the Fold Equity.

Classic Case: BTN 10BB

BTN location,10BB remainingMany players only want to push:
→ AJ+
→ TT+

In fact,The scope of push may be much wider than imagined.

Push/Fold tables often defy players' intuition.

Why can't we rely on our feelings?

Many players believe:
→ K8 is not good-looking
→ Q7 is too weak

But mathematically,It could be a profit push.

Short-stack decision-making relies on EV (Employment Value), not intuition.

Limitations of Push/Fold Tables

Standard tables typically assume:
→ No ICM pressure
→ Opponent calls reasonably

In actual combat,Bubble and the final table,All need to be adjusted

The Push/Fold table is the starting point, not the ending point.

Push/Fold under ICM

bubble periodThe range of push may be narrowed.Under pressure,The push range may be widened.

ICM will change the standard Push/Fold answer.

How do professional gamers learn Push/Fold?

Experts typically:
→ Memorize the 10BB range
→ Memorize the 15BB range
→ Differences in practice positions

Over time, it will approach an instinctive reaction.

Push/Fold is a type of muscle memory that can be trained.

The most common mistakes of novices

→ Waiting for AA
→ Ignore position
→ I still want to add a small bet with 5BB left.
→ Do not learn Push scope

Many short codes are eliminated not because of luck, but because of a lack of understanding of their range.

Advanced understanding: Push/Fold × EV × Fold Equity

True professional gamers will analyze:
→ Push Range
→ Call Range
→ Fold Equity
→ BB depth
→ ICM pressure

The essence of push/fold tables is to simplify complex mathematics into executable strategies.

Key conclusions

Push/Fold tables don't teach you to gamble; they teach you to make the most profitable decisions with short chips.

Once you become familiar with Push/Fold Charts, you will significantly improve your short code survival rate and long-term EV.