BTN Open 50bb – MTT range
Default preflop range for the BTN Open 50bb spot in 6-Max MTT, from the RangerPro library.
In the BTN Open spot at 50bb effective stacks, this default range includes 109 of the 169 starting hands (64.5%). The dominant action is Raise with 109 hands. Every hand in this range is played at full frequency, with no mixed strategies.
The Button is the most profitable seat in poker. Acting last on every post-flop street gives you maximum information, allowing the widest open range at the table.
Opening (raise first in) sets the pace for the hand. Your open-raise range defines which hands are strong enough to voluntarily enter the pot and face potential 3-bets.
At 50bb effective stacks, post-flop playability is the key factor. Speculative hands like suited connectors and small pairs retain their implied odds value, and 3-bet pots don't commit your entire stack.
Action distribution
Hand composition
Key hands by action
pie_chart Composition breakdown
This range contains 13 pocket pairs, 61 suited hands, and 35 offsuit hands. Suited combos represent 56% of the range, reflecting a strong preference for suited holdings. The weakest pocket pair included is 22. All pairs from 22 through AA are part of the strategy.
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Compared to 100bb, this range is tighter by 4 hands (113 → 109 hands), reflecting increasing pressure to play only premium holdings at shorter stacks.
help Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Button open so many hands? expand_more
The Button acts last on every post-flop street, providing maximum information advantage. At 50bb, this range includes 109 hands (64.5%), exploiting position to profitably play weaker holdings.
Should I open any two cards from the Button? expand_more
Not quite. Even from the Button, truly weak hands like 72o have negative expected value. This range is optimized to include hands that can win preflop folds or navigate post-flop profitably.
How should I adjust my BTN opening range at final tables? expand_more
At final tables with ICM pressure, tighten the BTN range when big stacks are in the blinds and widen it when short stacks are defending. Pay-jump pressure significantly affects correct opening frequencies.
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