CO vs BTN vs SB vs BB: Complete GGPoker AoF Position Guide

Position is everything in poker. In GGPoker All-In or Fold, it determines not just how wide you push — but your entire strategic approach. The CO, BTN, SB, and BB each require a fundamentally different game plan. Here is the complete position guide for GGPoker AoF.

How Position Works in AoF

In standard poker, position is about information — acting after your opponents means you see their decisions first. In AoF, position works differently. Everyone acts simultaneously in the sense that you cannot see who else has pushed before you act preflop.

Position in AoF determines: how many opponents you face, how likely they are to call or push themselves, and what your fold equity is before the cards are dealt. Each position has a distinct strategic profile.

CO — Cutoff: Play Tight, Push Strong

The CO is the first to act. Three players behind means you face the most potential resistance of any open position. CO strategy is simple: push a strong, condensed range and fold the marginal hands.

CO pushes: All pairs 22+, all suited aces, ATo+, KQs, KJs, KTs, suited connectors JTs down to 54s, selected suited gappers.

CO folds: K7o and below, Q9o and below, J8o and below, offsuit connectors.

Key CO mistake: Pushing too wide. Every hand you push from CO faces three players who can call. A hand that is marginal from the SB might be a clear fold from the CO.

BTN — Button: The Most Profitable Position

The BTN is the best position in GGPoker AoF. Two players behind, wide pushing range, and the ability to apply pressure to both the SB and BB with a range they cannot confidently call.

BTN pushes: Everything CO pushes, plus K6s+, Q8s+, J7s+, T8s+, more offsuit aces, selected offsuit Broadway hands.

Key BTN advantage: When the CO folds, you become the aggressor against only two players. Your fold equity increases significantly compared to pushing from CO.

Key BTN mistake: Not pushing wide enough. Many players apply CO-style conservatism from the BTN and leave significant EV on the table.

SB — Small Blind: Push Wide, Adjust for Action

The SB is unique because it faces different situations depending on what happened before the action reached it. CO and BTN may have already pushed — changing the SB decision entirely.

SB Open (CO and BTN folded)

With only the BB left to act, SB open push range is very wide — approximately 65-70% of all hands. This includes most offsuit hands, all suited hands with meaningful EV, and virtually all pairs.

SB vs CO Push

When CO has pushed, the SB must now decide whether to call or fold (not push). The calling range is based on CO pushing range — approximately 25-30% of SB hands are profitable calls.

SB vs BTN Push

Similar to vs CO but slightly wider — BTN pushes more hands, so SB can call with approximately 28-33% of hands.

BB — Big Blind: Defend Correctly Across 7 Scenarios

The BB never opens but faces seven different scenarios. The key principle: calling range depends entirely on who pushed. Using the same range for all scenarios is one of the most expensive leaks in AoF.

For a complete breakdown of all 7 BB scenarios, see our dedicated Big Blind defense guide.

Position-Specific Mistakes to Eliminate

Position	Common Mistake	Correct Approach
CO	Pushing K7o, Q9o	Fold offsuit hands below threshold
BTN	Playing CO-tight	Widen range — two players, not three
SB	Not adjusting for CO/BTN action	Know open vs call vs fold scenarios
BB	One calling range for all scenarios	Use correct range for each of 7 scenarios