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The sklansky groups:
| Group |
Hands |
Comments |
| Group 1 |
AA, KK, QQ, JJ, Aks |
Premium hands |
| Group 2 |
TT, Aqs, Ajs, KQs, AK |
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| Group 3 |
99, JTs, QJs, KJs, ATs, AQ |
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| Group 4 |
T9s, KQ, 88, QTs, 98s, J9s, AJ, KTs |
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| Group 5 |
77, 87s, Q9s, T8s, KJ, QJ, JT, 76s, 97s, Axs, 65s |
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| Group 6 |
66, AT, 55, 86s, KT, QT, 54s, K9s, J8s, 75s |
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| Group 7 |
44, J9, 64s, T9, 53s, 33, 98, 43s, 22, Kxs, T7s, Q8s |
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| Group 8 |
87, A9, Q9, 76, 42s, 32s, 96s, 85s, J8, J7s, 65, 54, 74s, K9, T8 |
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Explanation:
- The cards above denote your starting cards.
- ATs = Ace and ten in the same suite.
- AT = Ace and ten, not the same suite.
- Kxs = King combined with a random card, suited.
How should I use this information?
The groups classify starting hands and are used in Texas Hold'em with at least eight players. Some hands change
in value depending on the number of opponents and players seeing the flop. Obviously small pairs go up in value
as you get better odds for hitting trips.
Here is a short recommendation on how to play each group:
- In early position, play group 1 - 3.
- In mid position, play group 1 - 5.
- In late position, play group 1 - 7.
Always raise with group 1 preflop no matter what has happened. To learn how to actually play these hand
you can either read a book. When you feel comfortable using them, please read our article outlining what
more you need to know to fully appreciate the Sklansky groups.
It is called Beyond the Sklansky Groups.
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