AQ in early position early in a tourney...

omahilo · #1 08-01-06, 09:39 PM

What do you guys do with AQs or AQo in early position very early on in the tourney?

like when the blinds are 10/20, 15/30, etc. Ive been mucking AQo UTG, UTG+1 or +2. I think this might be a weak play on my part but AQo is a hand that Ive been getting into trouble with so its better to just fold it early on when the blinds are small.

Anyone else have thoughts about this?

JDMcNugent7 · #2 08-01-06, 10:15 PM

i limp or raise, never really fold... but i dont think its necessarily a bad play... just depends on ur style.
i like to get in and see alot of flops.

omahilo · #3 08-01-06, 10:25 PM

I sometimes limp as well with it early on... just depends if I have a feel of the table yet, if I dont feel comfortable at the table then I can muck it and not feel too badly about it.

studiopet · #4 08-02-06, 12:50 AM

I usually limp/raise. Then I usually flop an A and bet it out, most of the time met with a raise, then - because I feel strong with my Q kicker reraise and somehow end up all in.

1 of 3 things then happen. I'm outkicked by a K or he/she make/made 2 pair or they match their A soot to 4 soots on the board and I loose to the flush.

I should learn to fold it.

Aequitas58 · #5 08-02-06, 10:21 AM

I don't hate mucking AQ early in a tournament.

From my experience, this is usually a hand that's either going to win you a small pot, or help lose you a big pot. And when the blinds are so low, I generally like to wait for a better spot, especially when it comes to position.