UTG Open 100bb – MTT range
Default preflop range for the UTG Open 100bb spot in 6-Max MTT, from the RangerPro library.
In the UTG Open spot at 100bb effective stacks, this default range includes 56 of the 169 starting hands (33.1%). The dominant action is Raise with 56 hands. Every hand in this range is played at full frequency, with no mixed strategies.
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.
At 100bb 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, 33 suited hands, and 10 offsuit hands. Suited combos represent 59% 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 50bb, this range is tighter by 1 hands (57 → 56 hands), reflecting increasing pressure to play only premium holdings at shorter stacks.
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.
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