Tournament range

8BB Small Blind Push Fold Range

8BB Small Blind Push Fold Range decisions depend on being first in, how much fold equity remains, and how well each hand performs when called. This page groups exact generated spots around the same stack and position so you can study the range instead of one isolated hand.

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Range adjustments

8BB leans toward push-fold pressure.
small blind position creates more steal equity than early position.
Suited aces, pairs, and broadway hands gain value when they combine blockers with called equity.
Calling off should stay tighter than first-in aggression because calls do not win the pot immediately.

Exact spots

Hands inside this range cluster

8BB SB

8BB SB A7O limp

A7O from the small blind at 8BB in a middle tournament spot. The heuristic recommends shove with 65% confidence.

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