#short deck preflop

Short Deck 6+ Preflop Range Adjustment: Transitioning from Traditional Texas Hold'em to Short Deck Preflop Strategy

Short Deck 6+ (Short Deck) removes cards 2–5, drastically altering hand strength dynamics. This article provides recommended preflop ranges (raising ranges, calling ranges) by position, explains the construction logic, analyzes adjustment factors (effective stacks, opponent tendencies, table type), references GTO concepts, and offers practical application advice to help you quickly adapt to Short Deck preflop play.