T♠9♠ BB vs BTN, turn on Q♠ 9♦ 4♣ 2♠, 100 bb
The spot
- You: BB
- Opponent: BTN
- Your hand: T♠9♠
- Board: Q♠ 9♦ 4♣ 2♠
- Effective stack: 100 bb
- Pot: 14.5 bb
Villain range is partially capped after passive turn sequence.
Choose the strongest turn strategy.
See the answer
Best play: Check
Why
Turn Q9 4 2 with hero T9 out of position (BB versus BTN): hero holds second pair of nines plus a spade flush draw, since two board spades plus T9 of spades make four. Out of position with a medium pair and a draw, checking keeps the pot manageable and lets hero continue versus a bet without inflating it; leading or raising would turn a pair-plus-draw into a bloated pot against a stronger button range. Check to realize the flush equity and pair value cheaply.
Key idea
Out of position with a medium pair and a flush draw, check to control the pot and keep equity cheap.
Common mistake
Leading or raising a second pair plus draw out of position and bloating the pot against a stronger range.