AFq from CO
AFq from CO
AFq from CO measures how often a player makes an aggressive action (bet, raise, or re-raise) from the cutoff position.
Overview
AFq (Aggression Frequency) is a poker HUD statistic that quantifies a player's aggressive tendencies. It is calculated as the percentage of total actions (excluding folds) that are aggressive (bet, raise, or re-raise). Formally: AFq = (aggressive actions) / (total actions) × 100%. For example, if a player from CO checks 20 times, bets 30 times, folds 10 times (not counted in total actions), and raises 10 times, their total actions = 20+30+10 = 60, aggressive actions = 30+10=40, AFq = 40/60 ≈ 67%.
Interpretation in Cutoff (CO)
The cutoff is one of the most strategically important positions in poker. From CO, a player acts after two players (UTG and MP) but before the button and blinds. A high AFq from CO indicates a player frequently applies pressure post-flop when they have the positional advantage (they will act behind the blinds and often the button). Typical strategic ranges in CO are wider than earlier positions, so aggression is key to taking down pots.
- Low AFq (e.g., < 30%): The player is passive post-flop from CO, often calling or checking. They may be trapping or weak, and can be exploited by frequent bets.
- Moderate AFq (30%–50%): A balanced approach, mixing checks and bets. Common for solid TAG players.
- High AFq (> 50%): Very aggressive from CO, betting or raising most opportunities. This can indicate a LAG style or an over-aggressive tendency, but also suggests strong positional awareness.
Usage Notes
AFq is a complementary stat to Aggression Factor (AF), which uses a different formula (AF = (bets + raises) / calls). AFq is less sample-sensitive (since it excludes folds) and easier to interpret as a percentage. However, both require sufficient hands (at least 200+ from a specific position) to be reliable. For HUDs like PokerTracker 4 or Hold'em Manager, AFq is commonly displayed per position.
Strategic Implications
When facing an opponent with high AFq from CO, you can consider checking more to induce bluffs, or re-raising with strong hands. Against low AFq, you can value-bet more freely knowing they seldom raise. In your own play, a balanced AFq from CO (around 40–50%) is generally recommended to avoid being exploited.
Limitations
AFq does not differentiate between bet and raise sizes, nor does it capture bet-sizing tells. It also ignores preflop aggression (which is measured by PFR). Always combine with VPIP and PFR for a fuller picture.