Opening ranges by position (RFI)
- From 17.1% of hands in the LJ to 41.4% on the button.
- Opens to 2.5bb, the small blind’s to 3bb. No limp.
LJ opening range
Folded to the lojack · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comHJ opening range
Folded to the hijack · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comCO opening range
Folded to the cutoff · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comBTN opening range
Folded to the button · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comSB opening range
Folded to the small blind · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comNL5, room by room
GTO · 100bb · each room's rake
| Room | Rake | BTN open | BB fold |
|---|---|---|---|
| GGPoker | 5% · 10bb | 43.4% | 59.9% |
| PokerStars | 5% · 20bb | 42.1% | 59.1% |
| PokerStars.fr | 6% · 14bb | 41.4% | 61.4% |
| Winamax (5-max) | 5.75% · 20bb | 41.9% | 60.4% |
| CoinPoker | 5% · 10bb | 42.1% | 59.0% |
Big blind defense against every open
- Fold 78.2% against the LJ, 61.4% against the button, 50.0% against the small blind.
- 3-bet to 13bb against a 2.5bb open, 9bb against the small blind’s 3bb.
BB vs LJ open
The lojack raises to 2.5bb, the rest fold · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comBB vs HJ open
The hijack raises to 2.5bb, the rest fold · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comBB vs CO open
The cutoff raises to 2.5bb, the rest fold · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comBB vs BTN open
The button raises to 2.5bb, the rest fold · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comBB vs SB open
The small blind raises to 3bb, the rest fold · GTO, 6-max, 100bb
pokalab.comBig blind vs each open: fold, call, 3-bet
GTO · 6-max, 100bb, PokerStars.fr NL5 rake
| Opener | Fold | Call | 3-bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| LJ | 78.2% | 16.3% | 5.6% |
| HJ | 74.9% | 17.9% | 7.2% |
| CO | 70.1% | 20.9% | 9.0% |
| BTN | 61.4% | 24.8% | 13.7% |
| SB | 50.0% | 30.6% | 19.5% |
Printable PDF

- All 10 charts, two A4 pages, in color
- Share of hands for each action
Questions
How wide should I open from the button at PokerStars.fr NL5?
41.4% of hands, to 2.5bb.
How often should the big blind fold to a button open?
Fold 61.4%, call 24.8%, 3-bet 13.7%.
Why do the charts change from room to room?
The rake: the more a room takes, the worse calling gets and the more the blinds fold. PokerStars.fr NL5: 6% capped at 14bb (€0.70). Every room at NL5.
Are the charts really free?
Yes: here, in the PDF and in Solutions, with no account. A free account adds the Trainer.