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Top pair, a draw, and a check-raise
J♠T♠ · BTN vs BB · 100bb effective
The hand
$1/3 live cash. 100BB effective. Hero (BTN): J♠T♠ BB: Recreational player Hero raises to 4BB, BB calls. Flop (9BB): T♥9♠8♣ BB check, Hero bets 6BB, BB raises to 18BB. Call or fold vs the checkraise?
Preflop
Let's look at our Button open range
BTN opening range at 100bb: raises 41.5% of starting hands
RaiseFoldJTs
Solver strategy · J♠T♠
- Raise100%
- Fold0%
JTs is a clear button open: it has solid equity, strong suited connectivity, and plays well in position after the flop. At 100bb, its ability to make strong pairs, straights, and flushes gives it too much playability to fold in an unopened pot.
Flop T♥ 9♠ 8♣
- BB checks; Button bets 7bb; BB check-raises 28bb.
How we respond to the flop check-raise
Solver strategy · J♠T♠
- All-in0%
- Call100%
- Fold0%
Facing BB’s check-raise, calling keeps your top pair plus open-ended straight draw in the pot. Holding a jack also provides useful straight blockers, reducing combinations of the strongest made straights while position helps you navigate later streets.
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