6 min
Small Blind Shove Range In Tournament Poker
Study small blind shove ranges, blind-versus-blind pressure, and how short stacks change heads-up preflop decisions.
Practice this concept
Enter a hand, stack depth, position, tournament stage, and previous action to compare the guide concept with a structured spot recommendation.
Open the calculatorOnly One Player Can Call
The small blind can shove wide at short stacks because only the big blind remains. That blind-versus-blind dynamic creates more fold equity than most positions.
Big Blind Price Matters
The big blind often gets a better price to call, so small blind shoves still need equity. Hands with live cards, blockers, and suitedness perform better than disconnected trash.
Stack Bands
At 6-10BB, many small blind spots become shove-heavy. At 15BB and deeper, limps and small raises can enter the strategy, depending on opponent tendencies.
Tournament Pressure
Near pay jumps, the big blind may have to call tighter if covered. That can make small blind shoves more powerful, but only if your own bustout risk is not too high.