Poker glossary · Positions
What does “early position” mean in poker?
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Definition
Early position: Early position means the first seats to act before the flop, such as under the gun, where the most players are still to act behind you.
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From early position you face the biggest risk that someone behind holds a strong hand, and you will often be out of position after the flop. That is why opening ranges are tightest here. Choose hands that still play well when called or 3-bet. Big pairs and strong broadway hands fit that description best.
Example: At a 9-handed table, raising A♠ K♦ or J♥ J♣ from early position is standard, while A♦ 7♣ is often folded.
Related terms
- Under the gun (UTG)Under the gun (UTG) is the seat directly to the left of the big blind, which is the first to act before the flop.
- PositionWhere you sit relative to the button, which decides the order you act in. Acting last gives you more information.
- Late positionLate position means the seats that act last, mainly the cutoff and the button, which see the most information before deciding.