The 8 big blind stack is the standard in GGPoker All-In or Fold. At this specific depth, the math of push/fold decisions is well-defined — and knowing the correct chart for every position means the difference between a winning and losing session over time.
At 8 big blinds, you are deep enough that fold equity still matters significantly — but shallow enough that calling ranges are constrained by pot odds. This creates a specific strategic environment where a wider push range is mathematically correct.
At 8BB, pushing wide makes sense because: you pick up 1.5BB when everyone folds, your hand equity is less relevant when called, and the jackpot EV from suited connectors adds meaningful value on top.
Key principle: At 8BB, pushing is almost always better than folding for hands in a certain range — not because you will win the showdown, but because the combination of fold equity and jackpot EV makes it profitable regardless of outcome.
From the CO at 8BB, you push approximately 35-40% of all hands. This includes all pairs, all suited aces, strong offsuit aces (ATo+), most suited kings and queens, and premium suited connectors.
The BTN pushes significantly wider — approximately 50-55% of hands. All pairs, all suited aces, most offsuit aces, wider suited kings and queens, and all suited connectors with meaningful jackpot EV.
The SB pushes the widest of all three open positions — approximately 65-70% of hands. With only the BB left to act, fold equity is high and the range expands dramatically compared to CO.
The BB never opens but calls based on who pushed. The calling range varies from approximately 25% (vs CO) to 45% (vs SB alone). Multi-way scenarios tighten the call range significantly — against CO + BTN + SB, only the top hands are profitable calls.
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