What is your card rank to go All-in?

[ErnestoAhp]

Your rank to accept an All-in.
Obviously other than AA - AK - KK

 

[dreamer13]

I can go with any card if my intuition tells me to.

 

[Goggelheimer]

There’s no single “correct” hand strength for going all‑in, because the right move depends heavily on the format you’re playing and the stack dynamics involved. In tournaments or Sit & Gos, short‑stack situations often justify shoving with a much wider range than you ever would in a deep‑stack cash game. Spin & Gos and bounty formats add even more nuance, since pressure, payout structure, and opponent tendencies can shift your all‑in thresholds dramatically. In general, strong pairs and premium broadways are universal candidates, but optimal ranges always adapt to the specific situation rather than following a fixed rule.

1. Cash Games

• Deep stacks mean you shove mostly with premium hands: strong pairs, AK/AQ, and occasionally well‑constructed bluffs in advanced play.
• All‑ins usually happen on later streets rather than preflop unless stacks are short.

2. Regular Tournaments (MTTs)

• Shorter stacks force wider shoving ranges, especially below 15 big blinds.
• Late‑position shoves can include many suited aces, broadways, pairs, and suited connectors.

3. Sit & Go (Single Table)

• Early game: tight shoving ranges because stacks are deep and payouts are top‑heavy.
• Bubble phase: ranges widen dramatically depending on ICM pressure and opponent stack sizes.

4. Spin & Go / Jackpot SNGs

• Hyper‑turbo structure means push‑fold decisions start very early.
• Shove ranges become extremely wide at 10 BB or less, especially from the button.

5. Bounty / PKO Tournaments

• You can shove lighter when covering opponents because winning a bounty adds EV.
• Short stacks with large bounties attract wider calling and shoving ranges.

6. General Principles

• Stack size, position, opponent tendencies, and payout structure matter more than the cards themselves.
• No fixed “all‑in hand chart” works everywhere; ranges must adapt to the format and situation.

 

[hardongear]

When it comes to calling an all-in. My range depends on villains VPIP. If villain plays 60+% of his hands and is aggressive and 3 betting a lot of that 60% pretty dam wide. If villains VPIP is under 10%-15% and he's not that aggressive really dam narrow. For MTT's there's a lot more things to consider.

One could write a book but I kept my answer short because Goggelheimer above pretty much covers it.

Cheers!!!

 

[ErnestoAhp]

Puedo ir con cualquier carta si mi intuición me lo dice.

I just won a big jackpot, paying for an All-in with 98 hearts, because I felt like I would win. I formed color and I was one letter away from forming a color ladder 😉

 

[nabmom]

I just won a big jackpot, paying for an All-in with 98 hearts, because I felt like I would win. I formed color and I was one letter away from forming a color ladder 😉

Please read and really understand what @Goggelheimer wrote in reply to you. I accept that there is some benefit to instinct in the game, but the correct "feelings" are really you mind responding to the knowledge of the situation you are in. The answer to almost everything in poker is, "It depends," and that's where training and experience come in.

 

[SPANKYSN]

There’s no single “correct” hand strength for going all‑in, because the right move depends heavily on the format you’re playing and the stack dynamics involved. In tournaments or Sit & Gos, short‑stack situations often justify shoving with a much wider range than you ever would in a deep‑stack cash game. Spin & Gos and bounty formats add even more nuance, since pressure, payout structure, and opponent tendencies can shift your all‑in thresholds dramatically. In general, strong pairs and premium broadways are universal candidates, but optimal ranges always adapt to the specific situation rather than following a fixed rule.

1. Cash Games

• Deep stacks mean you shove mostly with premium hands: strong pairs, AK/AQ, and occasionally well‑constructed bluffs in advanced play.
• All‑ins usually happen on later streets rather than preflop unless stacks are short.

2. Regular Tournaments (MTTs)

• Shorter stacks force wider shoving ranges, especially below 15 big blinds.
• Late‑position shoves can include many suited aces, broadways, pairs, and suited connectors.

3. Sit & Go (Single Table)

• Early game: tight shoving ranges because stacks are deep and payouts are top‑heavy.
• Bubble phase: ranges widen dramatically depending on ICM pressure and opponent stack sizes.

4. Spin & Go / Jackpot SNGs

• Hyper‑turbo structure means push‑fold decisions start very early.
• Shove ranges become extremely wide at 10 BB or less, especially from the button.

5. Bounty / PKO Tournaments

• You can shove lighter when covering opponents because winning a bounty adds EV.
• Short stacks with large bounties attract wider calling and shoving ranges.

6. General Principles

• Stack size, position, opponent tendencies, and payout structure matter more than the cards themselves.
• No fixed “all‑in hand chart” works everywhere; ranges must adapt to the format and situation.

Good answer...if the timing is right, I often go all in with pocket 7s...that is the very first hand I won with playing at my first Texas Hold'em tournament...it has sentimental value.

 

[stil370]

Your rank to accept an All-in.
Obviously other than AA - AK - KK

Any card will do. Lol!

 

[sibkaz]

AA KK all in. When the cards are revealed, the probability of losing increases.

 

[kecoakbogor]

of course AA or KK
but it sad if no one call, so i prefer raise high bet first

 

[WladiYoga]

Your rank to accept an All-in.
Obviously other than AA - AK - KK

QQ-JJ-TT-99-88-77-66-55-44

 

[Kerasuss28]

Your rank to accept an All-in.
Obviously other than AA - AK - KK

Depends on player, pre flop, flop, turn, river … when I go all in

 

[DiegoA22]

I´d never lose at AA,QQ,99,AK

 

[Nesehorn156]

For me it really depends on the situation. Things like stack sizes, position, and whether it’s early or late in a tournament make a big difference. Early on I tend to play more cautious and usually only call all-ins with hands like QQ, JJ, or AQ suited. Later in the tournament, especially if I’m short-stacked, I’m more willing to take a flip with hands like 99 or TT. I also pay attention to who is shoving, because some players push very wide. Calling all-ins without thinking about these factors is something I’m trying to avoid.

 

[Mig32]

For me, going all-in depends more on the situation than just the cards, but in general I’m comfortable stacking off pre-flop with AA, KK, QQ, and AK. JJ and TT are situational — fine against shorter stacks or loose players, but not automatic.
Stack size, position, and opponent tendencies matter a lot. Against tight players, I’m more cautious; against loose or short stacks, I’m much more willing to push with slightly wider ranges.

 

[steve01991]

why would i give up that info??

 

[puzzlefish]

Any two will do

 

[KeyPatience]

Your rank to accept an All-in.
Obviously other than AA - AK - KK

Pocket 4s because I always hit another 4 on the board! 🤣