小盲转牌圈挤压加注(SB Turn Squeeze Pot)
SB Turn Squeeze Pot
A large raise from the small blind on the turn after a flop bet and at least one call, intended to force multiple opponents to fold and win the pot.
Concept
SB Turn Squeeze Pot is a squeeze strategy executed by the small blind (SB) on the turn. A squeeze raise typically refers to a large raise made by a late-position player after a flop bet and call, leveraging the inflated pot and uncertainty of opponents' ranges to generate fold equity. This specific term denotes the action line delayed to the turn, with the aggressor in the small blind.
Applicable Scenarios
- Flop structure: A flop bet (e.g., from middle position or CO) with at least one caller, creating a larger pot.
- Small blind advantage: The SB is at a positional disadvantage on the flop (first to act post-flop), but on the turn becomes in an advantageous position (unless re-raised), since the flop bettor and caller typically do not hold very strong hands on the turn.
- Table dynamics: Opponents have weak flop ranges and are prone to folding against a large turn raise.
Operational Notes
- Usually requires a drawing hand with potential or an air hand to balance the range.
- Raise sizing is typically near or above the pot size to apply maximum pressure.
- If called or re-raised, subsequent actions must adjust based on board texture and opponent tendencies.
Example
Typical scenario: 1/2 NLH, 9-handed. Preflop: UTG+1 limps, MP raises to 8, BTN calls, SB folds, BB calls. Flop: K♥7♣2♦, MP bets 15, BTN calls, BB folds. Turn: 4♠, SB (who was not in the hand on the flop but reads MP and BTN as having weak ranges) raises to 45 with 8♠5♠, successfully forcing MP and BTN to fold.
Risk
Since the SB was not involved on the flop, they have invested no chips in the pot at that point, but a failed turn squeeze can lead to significant losses. Additionally, the SB has poor post-flop position; if called, river play becomes difficult.