How to play QJ?

Laurenfergus · Feb 25, 2017

Hello so last night I played in the cards chat tournament. I normally struggle when I have QJ I get scared how to play it because it looks like a good card to play with in all honesty it's the worst. I never know what to do with this card and I just try and bluff because I think it's good when it's really not and this is the card that will usually gets me kicked out of tournaments. Is this card a fold or do you guys think it's worth a play.

Newqy · Feb 25, 2017

It all depends what position im in wether i play qj in early position instant fold, middle position i like to limp in unlesss there is a raise then a fold and in late postion it would be a raise if no one raises before hand but fold if i dont hit the flop, if im in the big blind i will call a small raise to defend my big blind

SlimHeperpokerstars · Feb 25, 2017

I do not think so! QJ good card in most cases, all depends on the number of players involved in the pot, your position on how your opponents play, bet the size of the bank and so on. Often this hand we can play very well, especially if QJ suited

Mazak · Feb 25, 2017

It depends on position. For me it's good hand to defend blinds, or to steal blinds from BTN if everyone folded. Anyway i'd rather fold this hand

firstcrack · Feb 25, 2017

Position, relative chip stack (BBs and M), suited, non-suited, all come in to play for me. MP or late, I may opt to just call. If I play it early then I raise. If it feels like it's going to sting or hurt a little bit to raise, then this clearly means my BB and/or M number is too low to play this hand (or any other non-premium hand) out of position.

Click400 · Feb 25, 2017

I do not think it's bad cards, the way you play the hand and the position has a lot to do.

karl coakley · Feb 25, 2017

QJ and KJ costs new players a lot of money. Most of the time it is just good to put them in the muck. Only late in a tournament when the blinds and antes are large do I loosen up enough to start raising these hands. Usually better to stay away from marginal hands.

Gabinho12345 · Feb 27, 2017

QJ is a hand that's often dominated when you get raised but it's not a bad hand to raise from late position. QJ suited is a nice hand when you are deep stacked.

Omahahahaha · Feb 27, 2017

Open it in late position fold it in early position.

PokerDental18 · Feb 28, 2017

I really only play QJ from late position or defending my big blind. This hand can get you in a lot of trouble and can make for some really tough decisions post flop. In my opinion there are just way too many hands that have you beat, or even worse have you crushed so I rather just throw it away to most resistance and live to fight another day.

PokerNuts01 · Feb 28, 2017

QJ play only in position m8.. but dont overvalued this cards from early position.

Lerts · Feb 28, 2017

QJs is a favorite hand of mine. I tend to pick up two pair or straight and flush draws most of the time. However playing it is base on the action I'm getting at the table. If the table is occupied by tight limping players, ill raise it up preflop once I'm in position. How ever if they are more loose aggro players at the table i would limp to a 2-3x raise . So considering the various table dynamics is important when play QJ or any other hands in my opinion

Teranu · Feb 28, 2017

I play the same QJ JT T9 98 87. But every hand depends on my stack, others stack, my position and most important the type of players that are at the table. I avoid playing these hands against loose players.

NealSantos · Mar 1, 2017

It depends on position. For me it's good hand to defend blinds, or to steal blinds from BTN if everyone folded too.

ritmos · Mar 1, 2017

How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Small Blind)
There are 11794 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Small Blind.
54% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 15.4 big blinds.
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Big Blind)
There are 12006 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Big Blind. 52% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 14.2 big blinds.
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - UTG (Under the Gun)
There are 7158 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the UTG (Under the Gun). 68% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 12.1 big blinds.
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Middle Position)
There are 14997 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Middle Position. 69% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 12.9 big blinds.
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - CO (Cut Off)
There are 7220 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the CO (Cut Off). 59% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 15.0 big blinds
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Button)
There are 9053 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Button. 58% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 14.7 big blinds.
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Any Position)
There are 62252 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Any Position. 60% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 14.3 big blinds.
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Gimenez56 · Mar 1, 2017

I think it depends on a lot o factors, like position and tha table you in, I dont like to play QJ in tournments because it usually doesnt give you a large pot and can become a bad beat quickly

Senneville · Mar 1, 2017

I thing ritmos give you very good info here. If you hit you hit. if not fold.

sergik1992 · Mar 1, 2017

Laurenfergus said:
Hello so last night I played in the cards chat tournament. I normally struggle when I have QJ I get scared how to play it because it looks like a good card to play with in all honesty it's the worst. I never know what to do with this card and I just try and bluff because I think it's good when it's really not and this is the card that will usually gets me kicked out of tournaments. Is this card a fold or do you guys think it's worth a play.

Frankly speaking it`s good cards, particularly suited. Depending on situation you must play this cards more often when you have value on flop. I advise you play this connectors in late positions, than you can use bluff. Gl to you!

theRaven68 · Mar 7, 2017

it is a good hand for the late position but it is also often overvalued hand

shinedown.45 · Mar 7, 2017

ritmos said:
How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Small Blind)
There are 11794 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Small Blind.
54% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 15.4 big blinds.
===================
How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Big Blind)
There are 12006 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Big Blind. 52% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 14.2 big blinds.
=====================
How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - UTG (Under the Gun)
There are 7158 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the UTG (Under the Gun). 68% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 12.1 big blinds.
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Middle Position)
There are 14997 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Middle Position. 69% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 12.9 big blinds.
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - CO (Cut Off)
There are 7220 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the CO (Cut Off). 59% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 15.0 big blinds
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Button)
There are 9053 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Button. 58% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 14.7 big blinds.
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How To Play QJ (Queen - Jack) - (Any Position)
There are 62252 hands in our database where the player played QJ (Queen - Jack) in the Any Position. 60% of players lost money on this hand, for an average loss of 14.3 big blinds.
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This won't mean much if they don't read it.

JAAMEZz · Mar 7, 2017

QJ is 40% of a broadway, always has potential but dont overbet it for sure

sanych · Mar 7, 2017

Play in late positions

PKRNRS · Mar 7, 2017

First loosen up your wrist. Do a few rotations and gently push your wrist back and forth with your other hand. Now pick your cards up and pitch them into the muck.
This hand is not a good hand. It doesn't even look like a good hand. I'm not even thinking of playing it unless it's suited or I got a super good read on my table. You're only playing this hand for a possible straight or maybe two pair with an unpaired board. Honestly I think you see the results of playing this hand. You should be folding just as quick as 72. Unless your super short stacked and have no choice. "Never go dead with a queen in your hand"

cranberry · Mar 7, 2017

QJ offsuit is a bad hand. It is possible to play in late position, make only one bet, but no more.
QJ suited - these cards play well against many opponents, because the flush draw gives you the opportunity to see the turn more often if we did not get to flop a pair or better. So it is necessary to achieve multiple players in the pot.

Vlad symrak · Mar 7, 2017

QJ offsuit dropping by far and no regrets!QJ suited also throw in 95% of cases and this is a reasonable discount always works. With this middle pair should not go at all ever!!!!

How to play QJ?

Laurenfergus

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