AA CO on 722r: Maximize Value with AA

Hero
A♣A♠
Position
CO vs BB
Pot
4-Bet Pot
Flop
2♦ 2♥ 7♠

In a 4-bet pot with shallow stacks, prioritize extracting value from Villain's pocket pairs and A-high while the board remains safe.

Flop Analysis

On this dry, paired board, we hold a massive range advantage. A small c-bet is ideal to keep Villain's A-high and mid-pocket pairs (88-JJ) in the pot while we have them crushed.

Turn Analysis

Checking the turn is a viable mix, but betting small is generally preferred to set up a river shove. By checking, we protect our checking range and potentially induce a river bluff from Villain's air.

Note: Checking is acceptable but betting small (around 25% pot) is higher EV to maximize value before the board gets more complex.

River Analysis

With the SPR now very low and the board double-pairing, our AA is effectively the nuts against most of Villain's range. Shoving is the only way to ensure we get the remaining stacks in.

Key Concepts

  • Committed
  • Hero Strong Advantage
  • IP
  • Dry Board
  • LEAN TOWARD AGGRESSION