Full Ring Starting Hand Charts for Texas Holdem

These Starting Hand Charts can be used for Full Ring Games, both Live and Online. When starting out, it is recommended to err on the side of playing too tight, then loosening as you get a feel for the players at the table and site conditions for online. Most players play way too many hands. This is even more common for new and bad players. The Starting Hand Charts included here are aimed at providing the player with a solid tight starting range. These Hand Charts are for a single limped or unopened pot.

Early and Middle Positions - Position 3 to 7

Early and Middle Positions Opening top 11% of Hands.

Cutoff - Position 8

Cutoff Opening top 20% of Hands. This chart does not
include hands where there is a steal opportunity from the Cutoff.

Button - Position 9

Button Opening top 25% of Hands. This chart does not
include hands where there is steal opportunity from the Button.

Blinds - Position 1 and 2

Blinds Opening top 6% of Hands. This chart does not
include hands where there is steal opportunity from the Small Blind.