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Master Poker Preflop Strategy Quiz

Sharpen Your Early-Game Poker Decision Making Skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Are you ready to sharpen your early-game decisions? This Poker Preflop Strategy Quiz is perfect for players looking to refine opening-hand selection and master positional tactics. With 15 multiple-choice questions, you'll test your strategic instincts and uncover areas for improvement. Interested in other assessments? Try the Poker Preflop Decision Quiz or the Poker Strategy Quiz for more challenges. Customize it freely in our quizzes editor to fit your learning goals.

In Texas Hold'em, which starting hand is considered the strongest in early position?
Pocket Aces (AA)
Pocket Kings (KK)
Pocket Queens (QQ)
Ace-King suited (AKs)
Pocket Aces (AA) are the strongest starting hand because they have the highest equity against any other hand preflop. No other hand can statistically outperform AA over a large sample of hands.
What does 'UTG' stand for in poker positions at a nine-handed table?
Under the Gunner
Under the Gun
Upper Table Game
Up the Gun
UTG stands for Under the Gun and refers to the first player to act preflop at a full ring table. This position is considered early and requires stronger starting hands.
Which of the following is not a pocket pair?
Pocket Sevens (77)
Pocket Aces (AA)
King-Queen offsuit (KQo)
Pocket Tens (TT)
A pocket pair means both hole cards have the same rank. King-Queen offsuit has two different ranks, so it is not a pocket pair.
Identify an example of a suited connector.
7♠8♠
A♣K♣
4♥9♥
J♦J♣
Suited connectors are two cards of the same suit and consecutive rank, such as 7-8 suited. They have good straight and flush potential.
Which position is considered 'late position' at a full ring table?
Under the Gun
Small Blind
The Button
Middle Position
The Button acts last postflop and is the most advantageous seat, known as late position. It allows the player more information before making decisions.
In hijack position of a nine-handed game, which hand is generally acceptable to open with?
T9s (Ten-Nine suited)
3-2 offsuit (32o)
Ace-Two offsuit (A2o)
Queen-Seven offsuit (Q7o)
T9s is a suited connector that plays well in hijack because it has good equity against a wide range and can hit straights and flushes. Weaker offsuit hands lack playability postflop.
An opponent raises preflop then folds to your 3bet regularly. What pattern does this indicate?
They only play suited connectors.
They are trapping with premium hands.
They have a weak opening range that can be exploited by 3bets.
They are balanced and unpredictable.
Folding to 3bets after opening indicates a weak or narrow opening range. Exploiting this by increasing your 3bet frequency can win pots preflop.
If the pot is $100 and an opponent bets $50, what are the pot odds offered for a call?
3:1
4:1
2:1
1:2
After a $50 bet into a $100 pot, the total pot becomes $150 and you must call $50, giving you pot odds of 150:50 or 3:1. You need around 25% equity to justify the call.
What is a common sizing for an opening raise in a nine-handed cash game?
8 - 10 times the big blind
5 - 6 times the big blind
3 - 4 times the big blind
1 time the big blind
Raising 3 - 4x the big blind is standard in full ring games to build the pot and gain fold equity while keeping your range balanced. Smaller raises concede too much control.
Facing frequent 3bets, which defensive preflop maneuver is often most effective?
Raise and then fold to any push
Limp behind frequently
Call and fold to any further action
4bet for value and balance
4betting adds a strong line that can win against wide 3bet ranges and balances your play. It prevents opponents from exploiting you with constant 3bets.
How should hand ranges change in six-handed play compared to nine-handed?
Only play high suited connectors
Tighten and play only premium pairs
Remain exactly the same
Widen to include more marginal hands
With fewer players at the table, you get to act in later positions more often and blinds come around faster, so you can profitably add more hands to your opening range.
Against a loose-aggressive opponent, what is a good preflop adjustment?
Fold all small pairs and suited connectors
Tighten up and 3bet for value with strong hands
Ignore their aggression and play as usual
Widen your limp range heavily
Loose-aggressive opponents open wide and bluff often, so tightening and 3betting for value with your best hands allows you to extract more chips when you are ahead.
You hold pocket fives and face a mid-position open to $5 in a $10 pot. Which factor justifies a call beyond raw pot odds?
Implied odds for set mining
Reverse implied odds
Blocker effects
Fold equity
Small pocket pairs rely on implied odds - winning large bets when you hit a set - to be profitable. Pure pot odds alone usually aren't sufficient for calling with a small pair.
An opponent opens to 2×BB in middle position; what is a standard 3bet sizing from late position?
2 big blinds
4 big blinds
6 big blinds
8 big blinds
A typical 3bet is about three times the size of the original raise, so against a 2×BB open you 3bet to roughly 6×BB. This sizing applies pressure and maintains balanced ranges.
Which hand is strong enough to defend the big blind against a cutoff open?
King-Jack suited (KJs)
Ace-Two offsuit (A2o)
Seven-Deuce offsuit (72o)
Ten-Eight offsuit (T8o)
KJs has good blockers, equity, and postflop playability, making it a defendable hand from the big blind against a cutoff open. Weak offsuit hands lack equity.
You hold 2♣2♦ facing a 3bet after your open with deep stacks. Which factor should primarily influence your decision to call?
Position against later streets
Implied odds for set mining
Fold equity against their range
Immediate pot odds only
With deep stacks, small pocket pairs are often played for set mining, relying on implied odds to win a big pot when you flop a set. Pure pot odds are rarely enough to justify a call.
In a multiway pot, you open AQo from the cutoff and two callers join. Facing a 5×BB raise from the button, what is the most advanced preflop play?
4bet shove to isolate
Call to realize equity and play postflop
Limp behind to mix your lines
Fold, since your equity is poor against a 3bettor and multiple opponents
AQo loses significant equity multiway and is dominated by many 3bet ranges, making a fold optimal to avoid playing large pots with a marginal hand out of position.
To balance a light-steal 3bet range against the small blind's frequent opens, approximately what percentage of your opening range should you include in your 3bets?
About 25% of your range
About 40% of your range
About 12% of your range
About 5% of your range
Including roughly 10 - 15% of your opening range in 3bets balances your light-steal range and makes you less exploitable. Around 12% is a commonly recommended target.
If a passive opponent limps too often from middle position, how should you adjust your cutoff open-raising range?
Tighten to only premium hands
Widen by adding more small pairs and suited connectors
Fold every hand to their limp
Keep exactly the same
A passive limper rarely raises, so you can profitably widen your open range to include marginal hands that play well postflop, extracting value and initiative.
Which starting hand in a deep-stack, multiway cash game is least likely to profitably cold-call a standard 3×BB open raise?
Seven-Six suited (76s)
Ace-Ten offsuit (ATo)
King-Queen suited (KQs)
Nine-Nine (99)
ATo has poor playability postflop in multiway pots and lacks flush and straight potential, making it the least profitable hand to cold-call with deep stacks.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify optimal starting hands based on table position
  2. Analyse opponents' preflop behavior for pattern recognition
  3. Apply pot odds calculations to preflop betting decisions
  4. Evaluate opening bet sizes to maximize value and protection
  5. Master defensive strategies against aggressive preflop raises
  6. Demonstrate strategic hand selection in diverse game types

Cheat Sheet

  1. Understand Position-Based Starting Hands - Think of your table position as a secret superpower: early spots need the strongest hands, while later seats let you play more creative combos. Mastering position-specific hand charts ensures you know exactly when to pounce and when to fold. Preflop Analysis
  2. Analyze Opponents' Preflop Behavior - Turning into a human radar, you'll spot betting patterns that reveal hidden tells and strategy tendencies. Use this intel to adjust your own play and keep your rivals on their heels. Study Opponent Tendencies
  3. Master Pot Odds Calculations - Crunching numbers like a poker mathematician, you'll know when a call is pure gold. By comparing the pot size to the bet, you make decisions grounded in rock-solid math instead of guesswork. Pot Odds Guide
  4. Optimize Opening Bet Sizes - Your opening bets should be like a signature move: consistent, unpredictable, and profitable. Tune your sizing to balance value extraction and protection, keeping opponents guessing. Basic Strategy
  5. Develop Defensive Strategies Against Aggressive Raises - When villains strike with massive preflop raises, you need a shield of solid responses. Learn when to call, fold, or unleash a counter-punch with a re-raise to protect your stack. Preflop Re-Raising Theory
  6. Adapt Hand Selection for Different Game Types - Cash games and tournaments are like two different sports: each demands its own playbook. Adjust your starting hand universe to fit the format and score big in any arena. Game Format Strategies
  7. Incorporate Game Theory Optimal (GTO) Play - Building an unexploitable strategy fortress, GTO helps you defend against every conceivable attack. Blend GTO with exploitative tweaks to outsmart opponents and dominate the felt. GTO & Math
  8. Utilize Implied Odds in Decision Making - Looking beyond the current pot, implied odds let you factor in future payoffs when chasing draws. This forward-thinking approach can turn marginal calls into massive wins. Implied Odds Tactics
  9. Recognize the Importance of Fold Equity - Fold equity is your bluff's best friend: it measures how often opponents will bail out. Leveraging this can make your bluffs razor-sharp and your value bets unstoppable. Fold Equity Insights
  10. Practice Consistent Bankroll Management - Treat your chips like a precious currency: set clear limits and honor them. Proper bankroll rules keep variance from crumbling your confidence and ensure you stay in the game for the long haul. Bankroll Management Tips
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