How to Play Texas Holdem
Start with position, then click any of the 169 starting hands for a beginner guide. Full blinds and betting-round rules live on the Texas Holdem Rules page. Use the starting hands chart when you need Open / 3-Bet ranges, and the odds calculator when you need a number.
Learn the rules before the chart
Texas Holdem starts with two hole cards, a flop, turn and river. You win by making the best five-card hand or by making everyone else fold. Position decides how wide you can play.
Position is the first preflop skill
UTG opens tight because many players remain to act. The button can open much wider because it acts last after the flop. Click any hand below to see that starting-hand guide.
Use the range chart for Open / 3-Bet
This page teaches how to play. The dedicated starting hands chart is the HD matrix for UTG through BB. Use the odds calculator when you need a precise equity number.
Keep a PDF for table-side review
Download the poker cheat sheet PDF if you want Open frequencies, pot-odds shortcuts and MDF on one page after you finish this beginner path.