They often level themselves or are too stubborn to fold second pair. This is very generic advice but the fact is, tight players are likely to have a low ace beat if they are check/calling flop, turn and river. With suited aces, you usually want to play top pair for 2 streets of value against a tight player, or value bet thinly for 3 streets if the board helps you against a loose player. Check out my cold call is ok article for breakdown of why. A common thought is that it’s “bad” to flat call a raise these days but I am not of this opinion. Instead, try to be the initial raiser or at least flat calling when you are likely to be the last person to act post-flop. There’s no use playing it out of position to a 3 bet because you won’t hit often enough to make it profitable. Generally, you want to play suited aces in position and with deep stacks. This article will explore the benefits of suited aces, both in cash games and tournaments. One of the hands that intermediate players probably fold too often and give up potential to earn a lot of money. One of the biggest mistakes a beginner will make is overplaying ace rag but this article is focusing on suited aces. It’s a fine line between playing the right hands and too many.
