Stack of Chips

What is a Stack?

Stack中文通常翻譯為籌碼量，這代表玩家目前持有的總籌碼數量，例如你面前有20,000籌碼

那麼這時你的 Stack 就是 20,000

Stack represents the player's current combat power and resources.

Why is Stack so important?

因為德州撲克不是只有牌力，籌碼量的不同，決策的空間也不同，例如 10BB 時可能直接 All-in，100BB時則可能選擇加注

Stack depth will change the entire strategy architecture.

What is the BB calculation method?

Professional players typically do not use total chip counts.Instead, use Big Blind (BB)As a unit,For example：
20,000 chips
Blinds 500/1,000

Stack = 20BB

BB is the most commonly used standard for measuring stack.

What is a Short Stack?

Short Stack is calledShort code,Usually refers to Below 20BB
Short code playersLimited decision-making spaceFrequently needed Push or Fold

Short code strategy emphasizes survival and timing.

What is Medium Stack?

Medium Stack is called in Chinese asMedium sizeUsually around 20BB～60BBThis is the most common chip range.

At the same timeThe most complex area of strategy

Medium-sized players need to balance risk and reward.

What is a Deep Stack?

Deep Stack 中文稱為深碼，通常是指 100BB 或以上

深碼環境下玩家能使用更多技巧，例如浮動跟注、多街施壓、大型詐唬

Deep coding best reveals the technological gap

How does the stack affect the starting hand?

不同的 Stack 適合不同牌型，例如：

Small pocket pairs (22~66)

在深碼時價值較高，因為有機會贏得大量籌碼

Stacks directly affect the value of your hand.

What is Stack Pressure?

當你的籌碼越來越少，壓力就越大，尤其在錦標賽盲注持續上升，每一次的等待都會失去更多籌碼

This condition is called Stack Pressure

The relationship between Stack and EV

很多的 EV 計算中，都必須考慮Stack深度，例如 100BB 與20BB 的 All-in EV，結果可能完全不同

Stack is a crucial variable in all strategy analysis.

The most common misconception among beginners

很多玩家只看自己的手牌，卻忽略了自己與對手的 Stack，事實上 Stack 往往比牌力更早決定策略

Looking at the stack first, then the cards, is a basic habit of expert players.

Key takeaway

Stack represents the total number of chips a player currently holds and is one of the most important strategic parameters in Texas Hold'em.

Understanding the concepts of short stacks, medium stacks, deep stacks, and stack depth will help you make more accurate decisions and develop a true Texas Hold'em mindset.