#Balance Between Attack and Defense

Small Blind Balanced Strategy: Offensive and Defensive Range Construction

The small blind (SB) is one of the most difficult positions to play preflop, because you invest half a blind but face a positional disadvantage. This article details how to construct a balanced SB open and vs raise range, covering core adjustment factors such as positional disadvantage, pot odds, and anti-steal, and provides GTO references and practical examples to help players achieve long-term profitability from the SB.