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Poker ranges preflop guide

All your MTT poker ranges, position by position, depth by depth

If you are searching for a practical way to study poker ranges, this page shows what to review, in what order, and how RangerPro speeds up the process in 6-max and 3-max tournaments.

1,300+ curated MTT ranges Visual 13×13 matrix to memorize faster Positions, scenarios, stack depths, and mixed frequencies
BB vs Open BTN 100bb 135/169 · 79.9%
AA
AKo
AQo
AJo
ATo
A9o
A8o
A7o
A6o
A5o
A4o
A3o
A2o
AKs
KK
KQo
KJo
KTo
K9o
K8o
K7o
K6o
K5o
K4o
K3o
K2o
AQs
KQs
QQ
QJo
QTo
Q9o
Q8o
Q7o
Q6o
Q5o
Q4o
Q3o
Q2o
AJs
KJs
QJs
JJ
JTo
J9o
J8o
J7o
J6o
J5o
J4o
J3o
J2o
ATs
KTs
QTs
JTs
TT
T9o
T8o
T7o
T6o
T5o
T4o
T3o
T2o
A9s
K9s
Q9s
J9s
T9s
99
98o
97o
96o
95o
94o
93o
92o
A8s
K8s
Q8s
J8s
T8s
98s
88
87o
86o
85o
84o
83o
82o
A7s
K7s
Q7s
J7s
T7s
97s
87s
77
76o
75o
74o
73o
72o
A6s
K6s
Q6s
J6s
T6s
96s
86s
76s
66
65o
64o
63o
62o
A5s
K5s
Q5s
J5s
T5s
95s
85s
75s
65s
55
54o
53o
52o
A4s
K4s
Q4s
J4s
T4s
94s
84s
74s
64s
54s
44
43o
42o
A3s
K3s
Q3s
J3s
T3s
93s
83s
73s
63s
53s
43s
33
32o
A2s
K2s
Q2s
J2s
T2s
92s
82s
72s
62s
52s
42s
32s
22
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Why poker ranges are hard to study

Most players bounce between static charts, lose the exact context of the spot, and quickly forget what they were trying to memorize.

Too many static charts

Most poker ranges are shared as images or PDFs that show hands, but not always the full spot: position, scenario, stack depth, and adaptation logic.

Too many spots to retain

Between opens, defending vs opens, 3-bets, and changing stacks, it becomes hard to know which poker range deserves your study time first.

Very little visual feedback

Without a clear matrix and visible frequencies, it is harder to lock strong preflop poker ranges into memory before your sessions.

Why RangerPro

A real study page for poker preflop ranges

RangerPro is not just another chart library. It is a study workflow designed to make poker ranges readable, comparable, and practical for the exact tournament spot.

See every range clearly

The 13×13 matrix instantly shows which hands fold, call, raise, 3-bet, or jam in each scenario.

Work by scenario

Move from opening ranges to defending vs opens or vs 3-bets without losing the exact context of what you are studying.

Understand mixed play

Mixed frequencies show when a hand is not pure and how often each action should appear.

Adjust for bounty formats

The PKO calculator helps connect theoretical poker ranges to real bounty incentives in knockout tournaments.

Study routine

How to use this poker ranges base

Instead of trying to memorize random charts, move through your spots with a simple and repeatable review routine.

Step 1

Pick one exact spot

Choose the position, scenario, and stack depth you face most often in MTT play.

Step 2

Read the range visually

Use the matrix to quickly spot the core hands, marginal defenses, and mixed combos that define the range.

Step 3

Repeat and adjust

Compare your current assumptions with the defaults, review the spot after play, and adapt for format, ICM, or PKO pressure.

Poker ranges FAQ

Quick answers for players who want a dedicated page focused on preflop poker ranges.

What is a poker preflop range?
A poker preflop range is the set of hands you choose to play in a given spot, whether that means opening, calling, 3-betting, shoving, or folding.
Why should MTT players study poker ranges?
Because tournament positions, stack depths, and format pressure change constantly. Strong poker ranges reduce guesswork and speed up preflop decisions.
Is RangerPro useful for advanced players too?
Yes. Strong players use it to review faster, compare nearby spots, visualize mixed frequencies, and prepare sharper aggressive adjustments.
What poker ranges are included?
RangerPro currently covers poker preflop ranges for 6-Max MTT and Trident 3-Max MTT, including opens, defense vs open, vs 3-bet, vs 4-bet, vs all-in, vs limp SB, and vs limp raise BB.
Can I start for free?
Yes. You can explore part of the poker preflop range library and interface for free before unlocking deeper stacks and advanced tools.
What is the difference between MTT and cash game ranges?
In MTT, stack depth changes constantly and ICM pressure pushes you to tighten or jam. Ranges therefore adapt to each depth, unlike cash games played at a steady 100bb.
What a poker MTT range chart looks like

Here is a real preflop range chart, just like the ones you view and edit in RangerPro. Each cell is a hand, each color an action.

Example: under the gun (UTG) opening range at 100bb in 6-max MTT

Fold
Raise
AA
AKo
AQo
AJo
ATo
A9o
A8o
A7o
A6o
A5o
A4o
A3o
A2o
AKs
KK
KQo
KJo
KTo
K9o
K8o
K7o
K6o
K5o
K4o
K3o
K2o
AQs
KQs
QQ
QJo
QTo
Q9o
Q8o
Q7o
Q6o
Q5o
Q4o
Q3o
Q2o
AJs
KJs
QJs
JJ
JTo
J9o
J8o
J7o
J6o
J5o
J4o
J3o
J2o
ATs
KTs
QTs
JTs
TT
T9o
T8o
T7o
T6o
T5o
T4o
T3o
T2o
A9s
K9s
Q9s
J9s
T9s
99
98o
97o
96o
95o
94o
93o
92o
A8s
K8s
Q8s
J8s
T8s
98s
88
87o
86o
85o
84o
83o
82o
A7s
K7s
Q7s
J7s
T7s
97s
87s
77
76o
75o
74o
73o
72o
A6s
K6s
Q6s
J6s
T6s
96s
86s
76s
66
65o
64o
63o
62o
A5s
K5s
Q5s
J5s
T5s
95s
85s
75s
65s
55
54o
53o
52o
A4s
K4s
Q4s
J4s
T4s
94s
84s
74s
64s
54s
44
43o
42o
A3s
K3s
Q3s
J3s
T3s
93s
83s
73s
63s
53s
43s
33
32o
A2s
K2s
Q2s
J2s
T2s
92s
82s
72s
62s
52s
42s
32s
22

How to read a preflop range chart

  • Each color maps to an action: fold, call/limp, open, 3-bet, or all-in.
  • The diagonal holds the pocket pairs, from AA in the top left down to 22 in the bottom right.
  • Suited and offsuit hands each occupy one triangle on either side of the diagonal.
  • The shorter the stack, the tighter the range or the more it shifts to all-in: compare depths to see it.

Browse MTT ranges by position

Explore the most commonly studied preflop spots, or browse the full range library organized by position, scenario, and stack depth.

Opening width by position, at 100bb

The six freely browsable opening ranges, measured across the 169 cells of the grid.

UTG
33.1%
HJ
39.1%
CO
47.9%
BTN
66.9%
SB
85.8%
BB
37.9%

Strategy guides

Understand before you memorise

A chart never tells you why a hand opens here and folds there. The guides explain the logic behind the ranges, position by position and depth by depth.

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Ready to study poker ranges seriously?

Move from static charts to a visual study base built to memorize, compare, and adapt your poker preflop ranges for tournament play.