K♠J♠ HJ vs CO, preflop, 100 bb
The spot
- You: HJ
- Opponent: CO
- Your hand: K♠J♠
- Board: preflop, no board yet
- Effective stack: 100 bb
- Pot: 3.5 bb
Folded to hero preflop in 6‑max.
What is the strongest default preflop action?
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Best play: Raise / 3-bet
Why
Folded to hero in the HJ means this is a first-in open-raise decision, not a 3‑bet. K♠J♠ is a strong suited broadway: two high cards, nut-flush blocker potential, and good straight reach, all of which put it firmly in the HJ RFI range. Opening builds the pot with a hand that flops well and dominates weaker Kx and Jx, so raising for value is the clear first-in line.
Key idea
KJs is a clear first-in open from HJ: suited broadways are core RFI value, dominating worse Kx/Jx and flopping flush and straight draws; open it, do not slowplay or fold.
Common mistake
Calling the term 3‑bet here or worrying about being dominated; nobody has raised, and KJs is a standard profitable HJ open that you raise first-in.