Strategy in poker refers to a player’s planned course of the best possible actions they can take at any given time. When considering your strategy, consider the number of opponents, chip stack size, and game format.
Intentionally playing with a little stack (less than 40 big blinds)
Though your stack is relatively tiny compared to the amount of the large blind, you may still have a decent performance even if the odds of winning are low. So, if you have a $1 stack, a $10 pot, and a 20% chance of winning, and you go all-in, you should expect to lose $8 and win $2 on average out of every 10 draws. This signifies that the expected value of this action is $12 according to mathematics.
To play a medium-stakes hand, you should: (more than 40 big blinds)
Playing several different powerful hands is a key part of any solid mid-stack poker strategy. Keep in mind your standing and adjust your game appropriately. Playing aggressively after the flip is another viable option. This tactic emphasizes the rapid play of draws and top pairings.
Gaming with a Deep Stack (100 and more bug blinds)
Having a large stack means you can afford to play a wider variety of hands. You should instead attempt to enter the fray with some speculative hands that might pay off on the flip. Even though you shouldn’t be set mining with a short stack in a multi-table tournament, middle and low pocket pairs become quite strong while playing with a large number of players.
If you hold a large pocket pair and your opponent is overplaying it, you have the implied odds to see the flip and attempt to stack them.