UTG Open – All Stack Depths
Default preflop ranges for the UTG Open spot in 6-Max MTT at every stack depth, from the RangerPro library.
UTG (Under The Gun) is the tightest opening position at a 6-max table. With five players left to act, only premium hands survive the positional disadvantage. A strong UTG range signals credibility and discourages light 3-bets.
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.
Default range at 100bb
compare_arrows Range by Stack Depth
| Stack | Hands | Width | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100bb |
|
33.1% | View arrow_forward |
| 50bb |
|
33.7% | View arrow_forward |
| 25bb |
|
32.0% | View arrow_forward |
| 20bb |
|
30.8% | View arrow_forward |
| 19bb |
|
26.6% | lock Pro |
| 18bb |
|
25.4% | lock Pro |
| 17bb |
|
24.9% | lock Pro |
| 16bb |
|
23.1% | lock Pro |
| 15bb |
|
23.1% | View arrow_forward |
| 14bb |
|
24.3% | lock Pro |
| 13bb |
|
24.3% | lock Pro |
| 12bb |
|
25.4% | lock Pro |
| 11bb |
|
27.8% | lock Pro |
| 10bb |
|
27.2% | lock Pro |
As stacks get shorter, the UTG Open range tightens. Speculative hands lose implied odds value and the range converges on premium holdings. The table above shows exactly how many hands are included at each depth.
help Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the UTG open range so tight? expand_more
UTG is the first to act at a 6-max table with five opponents behind. A tight range minimizes the risk of being 3-bet and ensures strong equity when called. At 100bb, this range includes only 56 hands (33.1%).
Should I always open-raise from UTG or can I limp? expand_more
Open-raising is almost always preferred over limping from UTG in MTTs. Limping invites multiway pots where your positional disadvantage is amplified. A standard 2–2.5x raise with this range maximizes fold equity.
How does the UTG range change at different stack depths? expand_more
As stacks get shorter, the UTG range tightens because the risk-reward ratio shifts. At deep stacks (100bb), speculative hands have implied odds. At short stacks (15–20bb), only premium pairs and big broadways survive.
These ranges are theoretical approximations provided for study purposes only. They do not guarantee results. Adapt them to your own game and opponents.
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