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My favorite hand - to play against

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  1. icecoldkiller icecoldkiller is offline

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    Dec 26th, 2007 (12/26/2007 11:23pm)

    I think we should not only be asked to list our favorite hand, but also our favorite hand to play against.

    I love to play against AK, aka Big Slick. I think that AK is the most overplayed hand period. On cash tables I know how I feel when I catch TPTK with AK, I seem to get caught up in the moment. I probably play pocket Aces with more thought that AK.

    When someone flops a King, with AK, they seem to lose their senses. They will play as if they have a set, which means they go down hard against so many hands.

    I fear AK the most in tournaments, again because players over value the hand so much. You can not bet someone off the hand, so with most pairs you end up in a bad race unless you improve beyond the Ace or King that seems to hit on the turn or river. On the flip side, when the AK lover connects with that TPTK you can take all their chips with your set, straight, etc.
  2. jtown1010 jtown1010 is offline

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    Dec 26th, 2007 (12/26/2007 11:25pm) in reply to icecoldkiller

    my left, I find it more challenging than my right.

    I would agree with you about AK but I always have AsXs so it doesn't work out for me too often, but sometimes I'll pair my kicker or make a flush/straight then I get to get berated by some guy. It;s the little things in life ya know?
  3. icecoldkiller icecoldkiller is offline

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    Dec 27th, 2007 (12/27/2007 9:51pm) in reply to jtown1010

    I play AsXs much better than AK.

    In response to yoru first comment - my right hand clicks too fast, deosnt wait for my mind to catch up.
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  4. cardplayer52 cardplayer52 is offline

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    Dec 27th, 2007 (12/27/2007 10:25pm) in reply to icecoldkiller

    i like to play against AQ the most seems evrytime i push w/AK thats the hand i get called with.i hate to play against AA i hit 2 pair on the turn push they hit the 8 outer i flop my set push they river the ace.i don't lose w/AA much but lose against all the time whether i'm way ahead or not well it seems that way anyway.
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