6-max or 9-max

[PupsikCat]

The shorter the table, the more we are forced to expand the range and does the bet sizing change depending on the table, your opinion

 

[Aballinamion]

The shorter the table, the more we are forced to expand the range and does the bet sizing change depending on the table, your opinion

You are right mate: at 6-MAX tables we are paying the blinds 1 out of 3 times which forces us to play more loose and aggressively.
This is a very common theme here in the forum, and the reason that we should play more hands/range is because we gotta defend and steal the blinds in a higher frequency than compared to Full-Ring tables.
I hope this thread below helps you out:

6 max table instead of full ring . what's your strategy ?

how do you personally play in 6 player table cash games ? different than in full ring ? if yes explain please

www.cardschat.com

Best regards

 

[a1232]

I find 6 max harder with the wider ranges, it's harder to gauge others hands although the same can be said about your own hand so some may be able to better use this to their advantage.

 

[dregan]

You are right about extending the range of hands. Due to the complexity of playing at a 6-seat table, I try to play at tables with a minimum of 9 players.

 

[MishkaZL]

The shorter the table, the more we are forced to expand the range and does the bet sizing change depending on the table, your opinion

I agree with you that the fewer players at the table the greater the range should be. But regarding the size of the rates, I do not think that they should also increase. As always, everything should depend on the stage of the tournament, on the size of your stack and on the size of your opponents' stack.

 

[bardhylmemaj]

With a table of 6 players, for those who are starting out as a poker player, with 9 players they have more time to play.

 

[Aballinamion]

I agree with you that the fewer players at the table the greater the range should be. But regarding the size of the rates, I do not think that they should also increase. As always, everything should depend on the stage of the tournament, on the size of your stack and on the size of your opponents' stack.

Hey mate thanks for posting. Without being too much rude, I’m afraid we are talking about cash tables here, once this is cash games thread, right?
I know the same idea is worth for both styles, but the OP have said nothing about tournaments, so I would assume it’s talking about cash.
Forgive me for any blunders

 

[JappsPK]

You're right. Thats why i prefer to play 9 players. Just less crazy stuffs.

 

[makisaa]

Less players means faster game and this needs to be more aggressive and play more loose, trying to win faster.

 

[pltelles]

I agree with you, at tables with few players we have to be more aggressive, otherwise the blinds go into space quickly.

 

[Pabloro10321]

I think 9 is better, you have more hands to see and your position has more influence. If you know how to position yourself and when to play you will have an advantage.

 

[Gallarado777]

if you are just starting, you should play 6 max and play more aggressively. Learn the game at 6 max in various applications and then switch to max 9 and also study in applications after you will be easier to play and understand the game

 

[zer0ne]

I prefer to play 6 max than playing 9 max in my opinion .

 

[Station_Master]

if you are just starting, you should play 6 max and play more aggressively. Learn the game at 6 max in various applications and then switch to max 9 and also study in applications after you will be easier to play and understand the game

I think 9 max is easier for beginners as you can play a solid TAG strategy and not feel too obliged to fight for the blinds without a hand.

That said I think some people prefer 6max, some 9 max. So I suggest people try both and play their preferred game.

Ranges are actually not that different, e.g. if it folds to me on the button I play basically the same hands whether its 9 max or 6 max. If the first three players fold at a 9 handed table then it shouldn't be that different to 6 max in theory (though the 9 max player pool can be more nitty)

 

[recerveau]

I play one or the other depending on the focus I can give. Because 6-max is faster than 9-max.

 

[Igor Popadyk]

I think so, playing 6 poppy we expand our range, plus the shorter the table the more active the game, otherwise we will be severely exploited

 

[wavetune]

you are absolutely right, it is, but I prefer to play 6 max, I don’t like to wait and the game is more dynamic

 

[iveta777]

i play only 9-max tables i hate 6-max format because there play any 2 cards

 

[Spannerdeth]

I've stuck with 6max so far online. I put my own losing play in the 9 tables down to my previous misunderstanding of ranges and calling too loose (and too often, 3bet all the way!), but maybe I'll dip back in for something a little more relaxed (comparitivley!)

 

[Dimidrol2]

Playing mostly 9-max tables in MTT once I had to master 6-max tables in MTT with a late registration of 4 hours 20 minutes and discovered an amazing thing for myself, it seemed easier to play on 6-max tables.