Pre-flop is the most crucial round in Texas Hold’em poker. You must make a pre-flop decision for every hand you play! Players with a solid pre-flop strategy will find it easier to make post-flop decisions and achieve better returns.
This poker quiz presents 10 pre-flop basic questions to test your understanding of pre-flop techniques. Each question has only one correct answer, and the answers and explanations are provided at the end. Let’s see if you can get them all right!
Poker Quiz: Can You Ace These 10 Pre-Flop Basics?
All questions assume you’ve just joined a 100bb deep Legend Poker cash game table with no prior knowledge of your opponents.
Questions:
- LJ position player opens to 2.5bb, and everyone folds to you in the Big Blind with 22. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. 3bet - HJ position player opens to 2.5bb, and you’re in the CO with JJ. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. 3bet - CO player opens to 2.5bb, and you 3bet to 8bb from the Button with KK. The blinds fold, and the CO 4bets to 22.5bb. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. All-in - Button player opens to 2.5bb, Small Blind folds, and you’re in the Big Blind with 96 suited. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. 3bet - Button player opens to 2.5bb, and you’re in the Small Blind with 99. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. 3bet - HJ player opens to 2.5bb, CO folds, and you’re on the Button with AQ suited. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. 3bet - Button player opens to 2.5bb, Small Blind folds, and you’re in the Big Blind with A7 suited. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. 3bet - LJ player opens to 2.5bb, HJ folds, and you’re in the CO with A5 suited. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. 3bet - HJ player opens to 2.5bb, CO and Button fold, and you’re in the Small Blind with AT suited. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. 3bet - CO player opens to 2.5bb, Button and Small Blind fold, and you’re in the Big Blind with K7 offsuit. What do you do?
A. Fold
B. Call
C. 3bet
Answers and Explanations:
- Answer: B (Call)
Small pocket pairs like 22 have enough equity to call profitably but aren’t strong enough to 3bet for value. They also lack blocking effects, making 3bet bluffs less effective. - Answer: C (3bet)
JJ is well ahead of HJ’s opening range and has enough equity to 3bet for value. If called, JJ still performs well against this range. - Answer: C (All-in)
KK dominates CO’s range and should be played aggressively. Slow-playing with KK is risky, whereas AA might consider trapping. - Answer: B (Call)
96 suited has enough equity against the Button’s wide opening range. Its potential to hit straights or flushes makes it a profitable call. - Answer: C (3bet)
Playing from the Small Blind is tricky since you’re not the last to act. A “3bet or fold” strategy is recommended, and 99 is strong enough to 3bet for value and protection. - Answer: C (3bet)
AQ suited is strong enough to 3bet for value against an HJ open. It performs well if called. - Answer: B (Call)
A7 suited is a good call against the Button’s wide range. While 3betting isn’t bad, hands like AJ suited or J8 suited are better candidates for 3betting. - Answer: C (3bet)
A5 suited is an excellent semi-bluff 3bet candidate due to its blocking effects, equity when called, and post-flop playability. - Answer: C (3bet)
AT suited isn’t a clear value 3bet, but since you’re not the last to act, calling risks facing a squeeze from the Big Blind. 3betting maximizes EV by protecting your range. - Answer: A (Fold)
K7 offsuit is too weak to defend, even with good pot odds. Its lack of connectivity and suitedness makes it difficult to realize equity, making it an easy fold.
Final Thoughts:
This quiz is a great way to test and refine your pre-flop decision-making skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, understanding these fundamentals is key to improving your overall poker strategy. How many did you get right? Let me know if you’d like more quizzes or strategy tips! 🃏
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