How to play 96o(How to Play 96o | Preflop GTO Strategy and Win Rate)
Non-high card offsuit, postflop often relies on hitting top pair with a weak kicker. Only open from BTN deep stacked or cheap flop from SB; fold otherwise.
Preflop equity
| Matchup | 96o equity |
|---|---|
| 96o vs AKo | 43% |
| 96o vs QQ | 46% |
| 96o vs 88 | 54% |
Approximate preflop all-in data · Open preflop equity calculator →
GTO strategy
Common mistakes
- ✕96o Called down despite being dominated
- ✕96o Early position open with wide kicker combinations.
FAQ
Position guide
| Position | Action |
|---|---|
| UTG | Fold immediately. 96o in UTG facing a 5-6 player pot is extremely difficult to profit post-flop and is easily dominated. Even with positional disadvantage, EV is negative, should not enter the pot. |
| MP | Fold. Not recommended to play unless you have a special read. If everyone folds before you and the blinds are weak, you can consider stealing blinds, but the risk is high; usually fold. |
| CO | Consider raising to 2.5BB to steal the blinds, but be cautious. If the blinds call frequently, then fold. Post-flop, if you hit top pair or a straight draw, continue; otherwise, fold. |
| BTN | 5BB to steal blinds. If the blinds have a high 3-bet frequency, fold. Post-flop, if you hit top pair or a straight draw, continuation bet; otherwise, check-fold. |
| SB | If the blinds are weak and raising can isolate, can raise to 3BB, but risky. No position post-flop, hard to profit. |
| BB | If the blind position raises, can call to see the flop, but need to be cautious. After the flop, if you hit top pair or a straight draw, you can defend, otherwise fold. |
Postflop board textures
Dry low board e.g. 7♣2♦9♠
When you have top pair, you can bet 1/2 pot for protection, but note that the opponent may have an overpair. If you miss, the opponent's range is strong, so you should check-fold.
Wet connected board e.g. 9♠8♠7♥
If not hit, opponent has many draws, can check-call or fold to avoid being bluffed.
g. K♠K♦7♣
When hitting top pair, can bet half pot to test opponent. If opponent calls, may have K or a pair, then check to control pot. If miss, fold.
g. A♠8♠3♠
When hitting top pair, you can bet 1/3 pot, but if opponent raises, you must fold. If you miss, check-fold.
Specific matchup notes
MTT short-stack push/fold
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