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12.03.2013, 23:20 0

How would you play QQ here preflop and postflop vs a unknown fish (1 entry)

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BTN: $108.43
SB: $238.93
BB: $118.29
UTG: $46.95
Hero (MP): $109.40
CO: $101.50

Pre Flop: ($1.50) Hero is MP with Q :diamond: Q :heart:
1 fold, Hero raises to $3, 3 folds, BB raises to $7, Hero calls $4

Flop: ($14.50) J :heart: K :club: 9 :diamond: (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks

Turn: ($14.50) 2 :diamond: (2 players)
BB bets $8, Hero calls $8

River: ($30.50) 4 :club: (2 players)
BB bets $15, Hero calls $15

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mbml

Joined: 27.11.2008

Posts: 20,957

13.03.2013, 10:15 0

Hi.

I think QQ is strong enough just to 4bet for value immediately. I would make it 19 here. If he jams, I'm not thrilled about it but we would probably have a crying call here.

I just think that a min-raising fish could definitely be capable of doing it with a wide range.

Of course if you want to play it safe, flatting here is also reasonable. I would definitely flat JJ or worse here. QQ seems to be close to the cut-off point where 4b and calling the 3b should be close in EV.

As played, it's true that min-raising fishes do love checking the Flop with KK/AA/AK here and then betting the Turn and River small. With that said we are pretty strong here and I don't really mind calling down and making a crying call. We only need to be good 25% of the time after all.

Thanks.

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