The main strategy of the game with AK.

[MrPokerVerse]

Great hand that should be played with caution. You should never marry this hand.

 

[sirgobbles]

Depending on how many players are in the hand and my position... fewer the players more aggressively ill play the hand

 

[da22duke]

I only play AK aggressive if I am the initial aggressor. If there are one or two bets before me I'm usually along for the ride...

 

[zwbb]

Interesting and useful information. Having such cards, I usually play aggressively and in my opinion this is the best decision. But of course you have to take into account the format of the tournament and your position at the table.

In addition, it is very good to know rivals, and to have information about them, I mean their game

 

[marcelo benavidez]

i have two strategies, or all in, depends on the table or really slow to the end, if i have KK, go all in.

 

[NBDG8477]

for me it depends on what stage you are at in the tournament early on i would play it aggressively with caution ,middle stage i would be tight aggressive with it ,and late stage depending on stack sizing and what position you are in you should almost play this aggressive even if your against AA and KK

 

[rafikjan]

if the small stack is all in. if the chip leader is also all in. If the average stack 3 bet is so much easier

 

[Dusan]

"to catch a coincidence on the flop" :questionm .............., :aetsch::banghead:

 

[eyeluvpoker]

My opinion AK is the most overplayed hand. Some people will ride it all the way to the river calling bets, making raises even when they do not connect. Yes, I would put out a raise pre flop and try to get the pot. However if someone goes over the top unless I have them dominated in chips I will more than likely fold. Post flop easy fold to a large bet if I do not connect. If I connect I will put out a decent bet to see where I am with the hand. Is it worth losing the tournament or all your money in a cash game with A K? Not for me!

 

[freestocks]

I see AK as anything from fold to all in.

 

[antonis32123]

Yes , I agree , you really need to be aggressive with AK , but at the same time carefull , taking into consideration all the factors you can , like raises before you and make the right reraise , position and your stack size etc . Personally , AK in early position is almost always for me bad news , I don't know why , no position , callers after me that might raise me . Only if my stack is low , the decision is easy , yeap , then raise me my friends

 

[Nelly404]

Oh, I tried several strategies - all in, slow and tight and I always lose with AK

 

[MatMackenz]

AA vs AK
AK ollin AA call
AA win 91.78%

You should think about it before you go to Olline.The stage of games and the stack plays an important role.

How often is this going to happen? Especailly without somesort of warning. (SHove/3-bet/4-bet) What if villain has KK? Then we have around 30% equity. What if Villian has QQ/JJ/TT/99 ? Then we go to nearly 50% equity. What if villain has AQ/AJ/KQ? Then we are completely dominating.

You cant just assume your opponent will have AA or KK everytime you have AK (Actually since we hold an A and a K, we block several combos, making it much less likely) If you 3-bet or open raise with AK and your opponent calls instead of 4-bet/shoving, you can assume, the high majority of the time, he will have something you either completely dominate (Weaker Ace/King) or a Mid-High Pocket pair, which would be a coin flip.

Sure, if you have a solid read on your opponent and you know for sure he has Aces or Kings, go ahead and fold it, but most of the time, this will not be the case.

If you end up playing a reraised pot, stay aggressive. Just because you bricked the flop, doesnt mean your opponent has you beat. Remember hes mostly going to be playing big aces and kings or pocket pairs in this situation, so put out a solid c-bet to know where you stand. Its possible villian thinks you have a big overpair as well.

 

[lewis99]

gday..intriguing thought process on big slick startin hand..i raise almost always then react to table play...thanks darrell

 

[AcooltartA]

Obviously its always situational but the general rule of thumb is to be aggressive with them and then readjust after the flop.

 

[Fastone2]

Basically, see the flop and continue to bet as needed...

 

[aj43615]

Great advice on AK

 

[mirrornick]

I always seem to have trouble laying down AK preflop as I get too attached to the hand, even if facing a 3 bet. I would either go all in or make the call to see the flop. I did fold AK preflop few times if two or three guys are all in.