Playing AA on preflop

Main problem about playing AA on preflop is working out aggression rate. Let's look closer at different situations for this hand.

Long Table (6-9 players)

1. Early or middle position

Definiteraise, because if you limp two aces you can get many callers which will increase a chance of weak hand moving forward. Generally on a raise of 3 BB you get 1-2 calls, and if any of your opponents made areraise, then you should think whether to call or reraise again. Your decision should depend on the number of players left in game. Yourpurpose is not to show the strength of your hand but at the same time to leave only one opponent.

2. Last position and blinds

Here you can think about limp, especially when all the players before you have been checking, but you mustn't limp aces every time you have them. Also your decision should depend on your opponents' playing style: if they are aggressive — raise (they will call anyway), but against tight ones it is better to limp and let the opponent take the lead.

Short table

At a short table AA islimped more often. But you should also pay attention if there were raises before your turn and watch your opponents' game style.

Remember: in Texas hold 'emthe best way to play AA is one-on-one game.

We recommend you to study the following statistics.
Odds of winning according to starting hand
Odds of getting starting hand chart