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Originally Posted by ArtyMcFly
By default against an unknown reg, my BTN 3b range v CO has a degree of polarization, with some hands that are obvious "bluffs" (that would fold to large 4-bets), such as 76s and A3s.
My strat is derived from what Snowie suggests in its pre-flop advisor.
Here's what it suggests for BTN vs CO:
Against someone that doesn't fold to 3-bets very often, I would move to a more linear 3-betting strategy. Instead of flatting AQ, AJs and TT, I would 3-bet those ("for value"), and reduce my bluffs with hands like A4s and 65s.
I like this except to note that vs players that call too much, I'll call A6s-A8s 100% of the time instead of A5s-A2s, which I continue to 3 bet 100%. Yes this implies that I 3 bet A9s+ without a 4 bet read on the blinds, which could sway me with A9s and ATs.
Any wider as suggested upthread and you're either missing calling value and or overvaluing fold equity(people pick up good hands that they have the intention of playing, oh look they raised, good chance they have one of these hands).
However, vs tight blinds and an opener that raises a standard cutoff range, I tend to 3 bet much more, particularly with the stronger straight flush draws, and Any Axs+.