How do you play second pair ?

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I had qk on the big blind The button raised 3bb .. i call and the flop comes Ak9
What should you do at this moment check or raise ?
 
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Check call, see what happens on the turn.

Leading doesn't accomplish anything and neither does raising, but your hand is to strong just to fold on the flop.
 
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in heads up strong ... in tournament just with check ..
 
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If they are unusually tight Id just fold. I would check call in position and check raise 4.4x out of position to avoid getting check folded two barreled on turn.

I really think check calling then check folding on the turn is very unprofitable and unusually weak,it leave you open to get 2 barreled light. It depends on your read from opponent I assume this is cash game.
 
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Button open range is wide, I would have 3 bet preflop.
 
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I play freerolls and today i played University my hand was 99 i did 3 bet and person called it next was like 86K a did all-in man had 67o and he won cause there came one 6 more, was it my mistake or not? Same with your hand for me it depends from other players.
 
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much depends on what kind of tournament it is! if this 9-max table is to be played carefully, perhaps through a small bet, but do not overestimate the strength of your hand
 
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I play this spot with check-raise on flop. Then my decisions will depend on opponent game.
 
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check always because we dont know if he has the high pair
 
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It's always a complicated situation. You need to make a decision based on your opponent's stats and type.
 
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Yes, you need to check, you can not give the enemy the next card for free.
 
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I had qk on the big blind The button raised 3bb .. i call and the flop comes Ak9
What should you do at this moment check or raise ?

the second pair on the table or two pairs?
 
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it is also possible via a check-raise when facing a bet from his side then we know we are ahead or behind
 
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It depends on specific situation, I think I fold.
 
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I myself would raise to see where I am at. I would bet two BB. In your particular scenario though, it seems a lot of players will play any "A", so I am a little more careful about the "A" on the flop.
I just last night checked when "A" hit the flop, I ended up losing more on the river. He didn't bet his "A" and had it on the river.
 
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There is always someone with A-x i would fold
save chips for better spot
 
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in your situation I would bet and if I took it back for sure my opponent would have ace
 
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