{"id":15404,"date":"2024-02-24T02:33:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T07:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/?p=15404"},"modified":"2025-05-07T07:24:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T11:24:31","slug":"5-tips-defending-big-blind-poker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/5-tips-defending-big-blind-poker\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Tips for Defending Your Big Blind in Poker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9-1024x165.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup image of an Ace of Hearts, a King of Hearts, a Queen of Hearts, a Jack of Hearts, and a ten of Hearts, strategically placed on top of poker chips.\" class=\"wp-image-15408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9-1024x165.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9-300x48.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9-768x124.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9.jpg?w=124 124w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9.jpg?w=248 248w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9.jpg?w=372 372w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9.jpg?w=496 496w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9.jpg?w=620 620w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9.jpg?w=868 868w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102727\/Hero-Image--9.jpg?w=1116 1116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The big blind is one of the most important positions to master when you <strong>play poker online<\/strong>. Statistically, you\u2019ll see more flops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/playing-from-the-blinds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>playing from the blinds<\/strong><\/a> than from anywhere else at the table. As a result, the ability to defend the big blind is a must if you\u2019re serious about developing your skills in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/poker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>online poker<\/strong><\/a>. In this blog, you\u2019ll learn the reasons to defend big blinds in poker<strong> <\/strong>and discover some <strong>poker <\/strong>strategy tips for doing it successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Defending the Big Blind Is Important<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what is a big blind in poker, and why would you want to defend it? Simply stated, it\u2019s the second and larger of the two forced bets placed in the preflop betting round. In poker, big blinds and small blinds ensure that there\u2019s always something to play for in the pot. The small blind sits one position to the left of the dealer, and the big blind sits to the left of the small blind. This means the big blind closes the action preflop. As a result, the big blind gets to act last after seeing what everyone else has done. As big blind, players can\u2019t reraise you preflop, so you can afford to call more often. This is a strong argument in favor of big blind defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another argument is that you already have a big blind invested in the pot. This may not seem like much in a No-Limit Hold\u2019em 2 (NLH) game where the small and big blinds are $0.01 and $0.02, respectively, but at a standard NLH 200 live game, you\u2019re losing $2 every time you surrender your big blind. In the later stages of <a href=\"https:\/\/poker.borgataonline.com\/en\/tournaments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>poker tournaments<\/strong><\/a>, the default cost is even higher when the antes kick in to juice the pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, you need less equity to call from the big blind preflop than in other positions. Say a middle position player raises to three times the big blind. The button would need 40% equity to call in this situation, but the big blind only needs 31%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, the big blind can afford to play more loosely than their opponents. Acting last and playing loose also allows you to disguise your holdings, so you can potentially spring some nasty traps on your opponents on later streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know why <strong>defending the big blind<\/strong> is worthwhile, here are some tips to help you<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-master-big-blind-position\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>master the big blind position<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Fight for the Antes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"A person sitting at a poker table, holding an Ace of Clubs, an Ace of Hearts, a three of Clubs, and a three of Spades, with stacks of poker chips arranged on the table. \" class=\"wp-image-15405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9.jpg?w=130 130w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9.jpg?w=390 390w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9.jpg?w=520 520w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9.jpg?w=650 650w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9.jpg?w=909 909w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9.jpg?w=1170 1170w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102709\/Body-Image-1--9.jpg?w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In poker tournaments, antes make every pot worth fighting for. As a result, when defending from the big blind, it\u2019s a good idea to open up your calling range. If you find yourself short-stacked (your stack is 30 big blinds or less), you should be prepared to go all in on a 3-bet with any suitable hand (any pair, ace-king to ace-jack, ace-10 to 10-9 offsuit, ace-4 to ace-2 offsuit, 10-9 to 10-7 suited). This move will often boost your stack and give you the chance to extract maximum value with a strong hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Call When Short-Stacked<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many players believe shoving or folding is the only correct response to a raise when short-stacked with 6 to 15 big blinds in a poker tournament. This isn\u2019t always true, as the big blind\u2019s favorable pot odds mean it\u2019s often correct to call. If you\u2019re facing a small raise with a hand that\u2019s too weak to shove but too strong to fold, considering the pot odds, it\u2019s a good move to call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Take Advantage of the Small Blind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In cash games, the small blind tends to raise more frequently when the action folds to them. That\u2019s because they only need to get past one player to win the pot: you. This gives you all the more reason to defend your blind. You have position on them, their range is wide, you\u2019ve already invested in the pot, and the pot odds work in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Tailor Your Range to Your Opponent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"A ten of Clubs, a ten of Diamonds, a ten of Spaces, an Ace of Hearts, and an Ace of Spades arranged in front of stacks of poker chips.\" class=\"wp-image-15406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9.jpg?w=130 130w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9.jpg?w=390 390w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9.jpg?w=520 520w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9.jpg?w=650 650w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9.jpg?w=909 909w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9.jpg?w=1170 1170w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/21102715\/Body-Image-2--9.jpg?w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In cash games, you have the opportunity to develop reads on opponents in the same pool of players, so you can adjust your <strong>big blind defense<\/strong> strategy accordingly. Say you\u2019re facing a raise from a player you know to be extremely tight. Naturally, you\u2019re going to tighten your range. However, against someone who raises far too many hands, you\u2019re going to fight unless you really have nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Defending the Big Blind in Multiway Pots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The preceding tips apply primarily to two-way pots. If one or more players have already called the preflop raise, you must tweak your strategy. First, realize that getting equity from multiple players is difficult, meaning you need to tighten your defending range. Generally, you should fold unless you have a hand that does well in multiway pots. These are hands such as pocket pairs and suited and connected hands that stand a good chance of making a two pair or better on the river. 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