AA UTG on KJ4r: Overpair vs Turn Aggression

Hero
A♦A♠
Position
UTG vs BB
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
4♦ J♥ K♠

While we have a strong overpair, we must respect the turn check-raise and call rather than jamming into a range that now contains two-pair and sets.

Flop Analysis

A large sizing is preferred here to maximize value against Kx and Jx on a dry, high-card board where we hold a massive range advantage.

Turn Analysis

Continuing for value is mandatory. The 7d is relatively blank, though it does introduce some backdoor diamond draws for the BB.

Turn Analysis

Raising here is a significant error; when BB check-raises this turn, they are representing a range that has overtaken us, such as KJ, J7s, or 44.

Note: Shoving over the check-raise is overplaying the hand. We should call to keep bluffs in and realize our equity, as we are now behind their value range.

Key Concepts

  • Build Pot
  • Hero Strong Advantage
  • IP
  • Dry Board
  • LEAN TOWARD AGGRESSION