How to play 43o
Editor: dezhoupuke.org43o is the 43 offsuit combination, with preflop equity lower than 43s. It is easily dominated by the suited version and higher overcards. Only open from BTN with deep stacks or cheaply see the flop from SB; fold from all other positions.
Preflop equity
| Matchup | 43o equity |
|---|---|
| 43o vs AKo | 43% |
| 43o vs QQ | 46% |
| 43o vs 88 | 54% |
Approximate preflop all-in data · Open preflop equity calculator →
GTO strategy
Common mistakes
FAQ
Position guide
| Position | Action |
|---|---|
| UTG | Fold. 43o UTG facing many players yet to act, difficult to form a strong made hand postflop, and easily re-raised, should fold 100%. |
| MP | There are still many players behind in MP position. 43o lacks playability. Unless you have a special read, just fold. |
| CO | 5BB if the blinds are tight. 43o has some blind-stealing value in CO, but be cautious post-flop, avoid big pots. |
| BTN | 5BB if the blinds defend weakly. 43o has positional advantage on the BTN, can steal blinds, but should continue betting on dry low boards post-flop. |
| SB | Fold or very occasionally raise. SB position is unfavorable post-flop, and 43o is not suitable against the big blind's wide range unless the opponent has a high fold rate. |
| BB | 43o in BB has pot odds, and post-flop you can use straight draws to bluff. |
Postflop board textures
g. 7♣2♦9♠
Can continue betting representing a strong hand. 43o has a small amount of showdown value on a dry board, but it is better used as a bluff, betting 2/3 of the pot to force high cards to fold.
Hand board label: 43o Wet connected board e.g. 9♠8♠7♥
Usually check-fold. 43o on wet boards is easily overtaken by opponents' draws, and its own draw is weak. Unless it has bottom pair or a gutshot, fold.
g. K♠K♦7♣
Check-fold. 43o has almost no value on the board; the opponent is ahead when holding a K or a pocket pair, and bluffing is also difficult to succeed.
g. A♠8♠3♠
Check and fold. 43o has no flush draw and is easily dominated by flushes or overpairs. Unless there is a gutshot straight draw, fold directly.
Specific matchup notes
MTT short-stack push/fold
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