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The decisions you make during this phase will have a significant impact on the rest of the game. To make informed decisions, it is essential to understand when to play tight and when to play loose.  \nTo assist you in making better decisions, we'll review the basic poker charts for the most common game situations in a 9-handed Texas Holdem game.  \nThese charts are mostly applicable to cash games. But even if you're a tournament player, you'll still find all the information useful, as we break down all the important preflop concepts and give you an understanding of how you should build your ranges.  \nWe recommend using the Freebetrange preflop tool to utilize the charts mentioned in this article. You'll have them in your account right after signing in.  \nPreflop Fundamentals ( GTO and Exploit)  \nYou've most likely heard about GTO charts. Those are pre-calculated ranges from the special poker software called “Solvers\" . These charts are based on mathematical models and game theory principles. GTO charts provide players with a balanced strategy that is impossible for opponents to exploit. By following GTO charts, players can make theoretically perfect decisions.  \nHowever, it's important to note that GTO poker charts are not always the best choice in real games, as they do not account for specific player tendencies or table dynamics. To extract maximum profit, you need to exploit your opponents's leaks. Exploiting deviates you from the“theory optimal” play. But it's a necessity to get the maximum value from the unoptimal play of your opponents. Especially it's important for micro and low stakes, where there are tons of players who make really stupid mistakes. You just have to deviate from GTO a lot, to make money from it.  \nTherefore, in the hand charts you need to combine GTO and Exploit approaches-that at first seem to be incompatible things. Usually, pro players do like that: they take GTO charts as abase and then add some deviation to them based on different factors. The charts we provide below are also GTO-oriented but adapted for the real game.  \nStarting hand groups breakdown  \nBefore we get into specific hand ranges for different scenarios, it's important to know the main groups that all starting hands fall into. Each group has its unique characteristics and things to consider. Let's take a closer look at these core groups.  \n● Strong Pocket Pairs: High-value pocket pairs like AA, KK, and QQ. They have a strong chance of winning and are typically played aggressively from any position.  \n● Medium Pocket Pairs: Pocket pairs like JJ, TT, 99 , and 88. They have decent value but may require caution and strategic play to maximize their potential.  \n● Low Pocket Pairs: Pocket pairs 77 and below. They have lower value and are often played cautiously, looking for opportunities to hit a set.  \n● Suited Aces: Starting hands with an Ace and suited cards, such as A♠K♠ or A♥Q♥ . They have the potential for flushes and strong high-card combinations.  \n● Suited Broadway: Suited cards from 10 to Ace, like K♦Q♦ or A♣J♣ . They offer the potential for strong flushes and straight possibilities. Besides that, they can potentially hit a pair with a good kicker.  \n● Suited Connectors: Consecutive suited cards, like 9♠8♠ or 6♥5♥ . They have the potential for flushes and straight draws. Be careful: you can also lose a lot with this hand if you face a higher straight or flush.  \n● Off-Suited Broadway: High-ranking off-suit cards, like K♠Q♥ or A♦J♣ . They're looking to hit a straight and have the potential for a pair with a strong high card.  \n● Gap Suited Connectors: Non-consecutive suited cards with a gap, like J♠9♠ or 7♥5♥ . They offer the potential for flushes and straight draws but require even more caution, as they have an even higher chance of ending up against a higher straight. 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