Poker Term
小盲位翻牌前加注-弃牌单调策略（SB Preflop Raise-Fold Monotone）
A fixed strategy in which the small blind raises all playable hands preflop and folds to any re-raise.
Overview
SB Preflop Raise-Fold Monotone is a simplified preflop strategy often used by beginners or in specific exploitative situations. The core of this strategy is that the Small Blind (SB) takes only two actions preflop: raise against an unopened pot (typically 2.5-3x the big blind), and fold when facing a 3-bet, regardless of hand strength.
Applicable Scenarios
- Against passive opponents: When opponents rarely 3-bet, the SB can easily steal blinds by raising and rarely faces pressure to fold.
- Simplify decisions: Reduces complex postflop situations, suitable for beginners or lowering cognitive load during multi-tabling.
- Exploitative adjustment: If the SB's fold rate is observed to be too high, one can target adjustments, but caution is needed when using this strategy as part of a balanced approach.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Easy to execute: No need to classify hands or opponent types complexly.
- Avoid tricky postflop spots: Folding prevents entering large pots from the SB's disadvantageous position.
Cons
- Easily exploited: Opponents knowing the SB always folds to a 3-bet will frequently 3-bet with a wide range, causing the SB to lose many pots.
- Value loss: Folding strong hands like AA, KK hurts long-term profitability.
- Monotony: Lacks range balance, making the strategy transparent.
Strategy Adjustments
In actual games, players rarely use a monotonous strategy long-term. A more common approach is a mixed strategy: some strong hands (e.g., AA, KK) will 4-bet or call when facing a 3-bet, while marginal hands will fold.
Notes
- This strategy is only suitable for specific exploitative situations, not a GTO optimal strategy.
- In tournaments, due to changing blind structures and ICM pressure, using this strategy requires extra caution.