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Preflop Poker Hand Strategy Guide

This document provides an introduction to preflop poker strategy. It explains that preflop is the most important stage, where the player is first dealt their hand and must act. It then defines the different player positions and includes a preflop hand matrix chart to show which starting hands should be raised or folded from each position. The key aspects are that position matters preflop, with earlier positions calling for a tighter range, and the matrix is used to quickly determine the recommended range of starting hands to raise first in from each position.

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Preflop Poker Hand Strategy Guide

This document provides an introduction to preflop poker strategy. It explains that preflop is the most important stage, where the player is first dealt their hand and must act. It then defines the different player positions and includes a preflop hand matrix chart to show which starting hands should be raised or folded from each position. The key aspects are that position matters preflop, with earlier positions calling for a tighter range, and the matrix is used to quickly determine the recommended range of starting hands to raise first in from each position.

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