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Message: [QUOTE="Natiq 90, post: 7298655, member: 460031"] Interesting question — but I think the premise needs challenging a little. The best hand to go all-in with isn't always pocket Aces. It depends entirely on the situation — your stack, your position, the stage of the tournament, your opponent's tendencies. That said, if we're talking pure mathematics — yes, AA preflop is the strongest hand you can hold. But here's the philosophical part: pocket Aces don't guarantee anything. They just give you the best starting odds. The board, the opponents, and variance still have the final word. I know this personally. I've been all-in with AA and lost to 9-6 offsuit. Beautiful hand, brutal outcome. So my honest answer? The best hand to go all-in with is the one where your opponent is already committed, your equity is maximum, and the fold equity is zero. Sometimes that's Aces. Sometimes it's a well-timed bluff with nothing. Poker has a way of humbling you regardless of what you're holding. 😄 [/QUOTE]