How would you play this?
This hand came up at the $500 BCC tournament. I have had some interesting discussion with some friends about how this should have been played.
Blinds 400-800 w/50 ante
Table chip leader raised to 2400 in mid position. Folded to me in the BB. I pinch QQ. I started the hand with about $14,800, the raiser has approximately $38,000. What would you do?
Blinds 400-800 w/50 ante
Table chip leader raised to 2400 in mid position. Folded to me in the BB. I pinch QQ. I started the hand with about $14,800, the raiser has approximately $38,000. What would you do?
Comments
Chip leader's raise makes the pot $4100. Since we're obviously raising here, I'd probably do one of two things....
A: Raise a decent amount, say maybe 6500
or
B: Push all in
Now on A, I think a lot of people will agree, and it's a pretty standard play. On B there'll be some "What?!??"'s I'm sure.... but here is why I would consider it:
A: Each pot starts with 1700, with your 14, 800 remaining, your M value is about 8.5-9, however, I'm going to assume several things:
- BCC blind schedule is likely quick, and you'll be facing an increase soon
- Chip leaders are a pain to play against, so put the pressure on them
- With his raise, the pot is now going to increase your stack size by about
30%
- There is a possibility that he'll see it as a move (though you've not put in any information about table image for either player) and call.
- It will hopefully keep him off your BB.
Mark
P.S. - Sorry he had KK
I did push, he called with 10-10, flopped a set, home I go.
I thought my play was correct, I had the best hand, got all my money in, just took a beat. I was thinking about doing option "A", but felt that he would call and if any A or K on the flop, I pretty much have to fold, and would be forced to go all in the next hand I played.
It's usually right to go in the dominant favorite...... Hey Zithal, how many sided dice chance is this?
Mark