I need help with middle position

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Can anyone describe a good range I should play and how to play em from middle positions?

Should I limp or min raise and accept a reraise expecting to flat call mu aj off suit which I wanna play cheapish?
 
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https://www.cardschat.com/poker-starting-hands.php

This guide shows all hand ranges. Of course your actions to limp, fold or raise depend on your opponents, but if your opponents are solid players you shouldn't limp (you shouldn't limp in general), call with hands shown in the guide, call 3bets with premium only (unless again you know your opponent 3bets a lot).

If you have AJo you shouldn't limp, bet instead. If opponent 3bets - call.

I'm not the best player and actually quite new here so my knowledge is not the best, but hope this helps.
 
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As I always say ... the game strategy you define will depend on the quality of the villains ... so it will always be important to take a few minutes to test the villains ... now if you find yourself in middle positions and the villains at your left are passive you can play a slightly wider range of hands ..!
 
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Middle positions are very complex;there are players who likes TJ on QK off, middle pairs such as 66 77 55 99 but I prefer play with more security so I wait for AA AK KK or QQ without these cards I prefer not to involve in hands with the others cards.
 
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AJo in middle position is a spot where i'd be making a standard open, calling a three-bet and folding to a four bet. That's the line i'd take preflop in that spot 90% of the time, but i might mix in a 4 bet bluff every now and again for balance
 
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https://www.cardschat.com/poker-starting-hands.php

This guide shows all hand ranges. Of course your actions to limp, fold or raise depend on your opponents, but if your opponents are solid players you shouldn't limp (you shouldn't limp in general), call with hands shown in the guide, call 3bets with premium only (unless again you know your opponent 3bets a lot).

If you have AJo you shouldn't limp, bet instead. If opponent 3bets - call.

I'm not the best player and actually quite new here so my knowledge is not the best, but hope this helps.
cool had not looked this article i will read it all thanks for the indication
 
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Ranges is a complicated subject to get into.

The long and short of it is online guides only give you a basic "what you can play" here. The reality is it will change based on how the table is, the people at the table, their tenancies etc.

A rule of thumb though is stick to middle pairs and up, so 7/7+ and high face cards like a/j+. You can loosen up more in late or on the buttons. But play with caution. Just because you have a/jo doesn't mean you have a made hand. So if you have action on the table already, just call. If not raise, but be sensible. You still have people left to act to your left.
 
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Middle positions are very complex;there are players who likes TJ on QK off, middle pairs such as 66 77 55 99 but I prefer play with more security so I wait for AA AK KK or QQ without these cards I prefer not to involve in hands with the others cards.
There is always a third variable, which is the way your opponents play. There is only so much that can be written to try and explain or advice.
 
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It's good that you are thinking about ranges and position. The answer as always is it depends. Along with position you need to always consider what your opponents ranges are going to be and how they are going to play them and what you can play and how in order to turn a profit. In general, 3 off the button I'm going to open j10s+, q10s+ kqo+ any pair, maybe as weak as a10o and some suited wheel aces perhaps. But at full ring low stakes most opponents will be either way too loose or wayyy to tight. Adjust accordingly, get a database so you can check your results in your games and readjust as necessary (it is invaluable)
 
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You can easily find the charts you are looking for but please make a favor to yourself and don't limp. Just open raise 2x-2.5x and start 3 betting don't be afraid of the move. You are here in order to improve your game! Aren't you?

The range as we go near the button should and must get wider because you gonna have the privilege of playing in position post flop! Suited Ax, mid suited connectors[9Ts , JTs] , some broadways and pocket pairs is a good start to incorporate into your game.
 
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My advice to you is to start playing on the table of starting hands,

My advice to you is to start playing on the table of starting hands, you will find it on any poker site or poker forum. Each source of the table is different, so you need to choose the one that suits you. Gradually improve it for yourself, this you already feel in the game. You need to feel good about the game and opponents, in order to develop a specific strategy for playing in any position. Just play a lot and be very careful at the table. Wish you luck
 
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Plus it deppends on your cards:D:D:D
 
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dont limp, standard open and call a 3bet and fold to a 4bet, find yourself a hands chart and have it open while you play
 
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I see that many people are saying it always depends on your opps, and especially dont limp unless you have multiple limpers in front of you. As far as the range goes I agree, mid pockets and above would be the bar. So 77+ and almost any two bigs, although I shy away from dominated aces in most spots. Also suited aces/kings have a lot of equity and are great blockers to your opps ranges.
 
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Depends on the players to act after you (not including the blinds).

If they have tight ranges and don't raise much then my range will get loose & i will raise 3 or 4x with medium hands. This is to chase the late positions out and i take up position on the blinds and limpers who already called.

If you have loose aggressive players to act after you, i like to try and trap them from early or mid. Keep your range tight, limp then 3-bet when you think you are ahead. Taking it down preflop hurts their table image so you will often force s late pos raiser into calling and seeing a flop with trash.
 
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im no professional but i like to play it with good cards. because u can call a raise
 
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