Position & Strategy
Master the most important concept in poker - position and how it affects your strategy
Position is Power
Position determines the order of action in poker. Acting last gives you maximum information about opponents' intentions, allowing for better decisions. Later position = more hands you can play profitably.
Table Positions
Button (BTN)
Dealer position - best seat
Playing Style
Very aggressive, wide range
Hand Range
Top 35-40% of hands
Advantages
- +Last to act post-flop
- +Can steal blinds
- +Maximum information
Disadvantages
- -None - this is the best position!
Key Strategy Concepts
Information Advantage
Acting last means you see all opponents' actions before making your decision. This information is incredibly valuable for betting, folding, and bluffing decisions.
Initiative Control
Late position allows you to control pot size and betting action. You can choose to build pots with strong hands or control pots with marginal hands.
Range Advantage
Late position allows you to play a wider range of hands profitably. Hands that are unprofitable in early position become profitable in late position.
Bluffing Opportunities
Position provides more opportunities to bluff profitably. You can represent strong hands more credibly when you act last.