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Preflop Overview

Preflop poker strategy forms the foundation of a overall winning poker strategy. Although there is some wiggle room, no amount of postflop edge can overcome a total disregard for preflop fundamentals and discipline.

From cash games to MTTs, understanding positionally what to RFI, 3-bet, 4-bet, defend with, etc. is critical to being a winning poker player. Below we've gathered our preflop poker resources to help guide you on your learning path, whether that's free articles or advanced courses, there is something here for everyone.

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First let's quickly define it, what does preflop mean in poker?
Preflop in poker refers to the betting round taking place before the flop is dealt in Texas Hold'em, Omaha, and other flop games. View full definition

Articles: Preflop Poker Strategy

3 Preflop Exploits That Work in Live Championship Events

By Leo Song-Carrillo | July 4, 2025

The biggest live tournament of the year is underway. Whether you’re in the mix or just railing the action, there’s…

Should You Play Like a Nit Preflop?

By Dan B. | May 23, 2025

A player recently asked: “If only a minority of preflop hands make the majority of the money, why should I…

5 Preflop Tips to Help You Crush on ClubWPT Gold

By Dan B. | April 18, 2025

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new poker site available to most residents of the USA. It’s called ClubWPT…

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Training Courses - Preflop Poker

Lab 2.0

The best poker coach in the world has built your path to poker Mastery

Featured Lessons
  • Where Is The EV Preflop
  • Preflop Charts (Preflop Prodigy App)
  • Preflop Sizing Crash Course
  • Vs 20 and 40 VPIP Preflop
  • Preflop Chart Shortcut
  • Preflop Theory and Practice
  • High Rake Preflop Strategy
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MTT Road to Victory

Poker tournament mastery course with Nick Petrangelo

Featured Lessons
  • Preflop mastersheet
  • Exploitative ranges
  • Heads-up ranges
  • Variable opening ranges
  • Intermediate stage limpers
  • Cold 4-bets
  • Soft and hard bubble
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Smash Live Cash Games

Learn both theory-backed strategies and exploitative tactics

Featured Lessons
  • Live Cash Charts 101
  • Squeezing
  • Stack Depth and Straddle Adjustments
  • Toy Game: Playing vs Big Open Sizes
  • Live cash game preflop mastersheet
  • 3-bets, 4-bets, and squeezing pre
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Videos

Watch these featured videos on preflop poker strategy, then browse our catalog of over 100 free strategy videos and podcasts

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Quizzes

Put your skills to the test on these exploitative poker quizzes, then check out the dozens of quizzes in our archive

 

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