Poker Term
关煞位10bb决赛桌（CO 10bb Final Table）
CO 10bb Final Table
In a poker tournament final table, the cutoff CO player has about 10 big blinds of chips.
Overview
CO 10bb Final Table refers to a common scenario where the Cut Off player has approximately 10 big blinds (bb) deep after the poker tournament reaches the final table. At this stage, due to significant ICM pressure from prize jumps, the strategy must balance chip value and survival chances.
Strategic Features
- Push/Fold Range: With 10bb, the CO player typically adopts a "push or fold" strategy (Push/Fold), avoiding small raises that invite re-shoves. A typical shoving range includes pairs (22+), A-high hands (A2s+/A9o+), suited connectors (K9s+/QTs+), etc., adjusted based on opponent tendencies.
- ICM Impact: Final Table ICM (Independent Chip Model) causes diminishing marginal value of chips. The CO's shove must consider the Big Blind (BB)'s calling range to avoid exploitation by a tighter calling range. If the Small Blind (SB) and BB are short-stacked, CO can widen the shoving range, using fold equity to accumulate chips.
- Position Advantage: As the third player to act (before the Button), CO can observe more fold decisions, but flexibility is limited at 10bb. Before shoving, assess opponent stack sizes: if BB has 15-20bb, their calling range may be tighter; if BB is very short (<5bb), they may be forced to call.
- Multiway Pot Risk: Final tables often have 5-8 players remaining. After CO shoves, multiple players to the left may act. If the Button or blinds have deep stacks, CO should tend to shove medium-strength hands (e.g., T9s) rather than marginal ones.
Example
Assume a 6-player final table, blinds 10k/20k, ante 2k. CO has 200k chips (10bb). Button (BTN) has 500k, SB 50k, BB 80k. CO holds A5o: shoving is standard as it can beat weaker blind ranges. If CO holds K8o, folding is correct because against a wider calling range, it is easily dominated.
Notes
- Avoid risking weak hands from CO, especially when tight-aggressive (TAG) players are to the left.
- Adjust range in real time: if the table folds heavily, add speculative hands like 76s; if opponents frequently call, tighten to strong hands.
- Consider "resteal" dynamics: short-stacked players may have shoved before CO, requiring extra caution from CO.