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I'm new to Texas Hold'em and I'm still wondering which hands to play before the flop. Which starting hands do you recommend for those starting out and in which table positions?

I'm starting to play online and in person, if you can help me!
 
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vinimaga271 said:
I'm new to Texas Hold'em and I'm still wondering which hands to play before the flop. Which starting hands do you recommend for those starting out and in which table positions?

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hello, i would say play as many freerolls as possible until you get the hang of calculating the odds of winning with your hand.
 
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New players play freeroll for learning
 
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As a beginner, it’s important to understand that starting hands depend not only on position, but also on the format you play (cash games, tournaments, freerolls, or live poker). The same hand can be good or bad depending on stack sizes and blind pressure.

Position is always important, but cash games reward tighter and more patient play, while tournaments and freerolls require adjustments as blinds increase. In live poker, games are usually slower and softer, so solid ABC poker works very well.
 
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The best tip I can give you as a beginner is to learn the top 10 hands in Texas Holdem. This is known as playing ABC poker but it's very useful while you're still new to the game. Once you start getting more and more comfortable with your play you can widen your range depending on your position at the table. In early position I would not play many hands unless you get one of those premium hands I referenced. In middle position you can expand your opening range to include pocket pairs and suited connectors. In late position you can mix it up a little and become aggressive because a lot of the time you can win the blinds and antes if nothing else because people will have no choice but to respect your raises because they came from late position.
 
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Hello, my friend, welcome to the poker world!

This question is very good, but it doesn't have a unique answer, unfortunately...

To know the correct spot to use each hand in poker you need to keep studying a lot of things...

I'm not a poker pro, but I can simplify for you what you need to understand first.

The correct way to play our hands depends on some specific things, like: hero's position (your position), villain's position (opponents position), how many villain's are you playing against, game type (tournament, sit n' go, cash game, etc.), ICM (if you are playing a tournament or a sit n' go, for example; ICM means Idependent Chip Model and it's like another way to see the value of your chips, but this is more advanced), your stack amount, your infos about villain(s), villain's infos about you, and a lot of other things you could search for.

I know it may looks too much things to learn, but you will start to get it soon or later.

Good luck!
 
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Start by studying the positions and ranges in each of them.
 
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Table Positions (Quick Guide)
UTG / UTG+1: early positions (higher risk)
MP: middle position
CO (Cutoff): one seat before the button
BTN (Button): the best position
SB / BB: blinds
The later you act, the more hands you can play.

Hands to Play Preflop

UTG / UTG+1 (Early Position)
Play very tight
Recommended:
Pocket pairs: AA–TT
Strong aces: AK, AQ
(Optional) AJs, KQs if the table is passive

Avoid:
Weak aces (A9, A8…)
Low connectors
Weak suited hands
MP (Middle Position)

A bit more flexible
Recommended:
Pocket pairs: AA–88
Aces: AK, AQ, AJ
Broadways: KQ, KJs, QJs

(Optional) ATs

CO (Cutoff)
This is where poker starts getting fun
Recommended:
Pocket pairs: AA–66
Aces: AK–AT
Broadways: KQ, KJ, QJ, JT
Suited connectors: T9s, 98s

BTN (Button)
Better position = more hands
Recommended:
Pocket pairs: any pair
Aces: almost all (A2+)

Broadways: all
Suited connectors: 54s+
Suited gappers: 75s, 86s
Here many players open up to 45–55% of hands if the table allows it.

SB (Small Blind)
Poor postflop position
Recommended:
Pocket pairs: AA–77
Strong aces: AK, AQ, AJ
Strong broadways

Avoid marginal hands: you’ll be playing out of position all the time.

BB (Big Blind)
Don’t open, but defend carefully
Typical defenses vs a standard raise:
Pocket pairs: 22+
Aces: A2s+
Broadways
Suited connectors: 65s+

🧠 Key Advice

Fewer hands = more money at the beginning

Play aggressively (raise, don’t limp)

If in doubt → fold

Position is worth more than pretty-looking cards
 
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vinimaga271 said:
I'm new to Texas Hold'em and I'm still wondering which hands to play before the flop. Which starting hands do you recommend for those starting out and in which table positions?

I'm starting to play online and in person, if you can help me!
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When I was new to Texas Hold’em, the biggest mistake I made was playing too many hands. The simplest rule that helped me was to start tight and disciplined. From early position, I recommend only premium hands like big pairs (AA–TT) and strong cards such as AK and AQ. These hands are easier to play and keep you out of trouble when many players act after you.

As positions get later, you can gradually open up. In middle position, hands like 77–99, AJ suited, and KQ suited are reasonable. On the cutoff and button you can play more hands—suited connectors, small pairs, and more suited aces—because acting last gives you a big advantage. From the blinds, stay cautious and mostly defend with stronger holdings.

For beginners, a good guideline is: play strong hands early, more hands late, and avoid marginal hands out of position. Keeping your starting hand selection simple makes the game much easier to learn and protects your bankroll while you gain experience.
 
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