An open is the first raise before the flop, used only when everyone before you has folded.

Why does the button open more hands?

The button acts last on the flop, turn and river, so more hands can be played.

Why doesn't the big blind open?

If it folds to the big blind, the hand is already over. This chart does not open from the big blind.

Find the dealer button. The next two seats are the blinds. In 6-max, UTG is first to act before the flop.

A free 13×13 chart of the hands to open in 6-max cash at 100bb. No account. Blue cells raise. Quiet cells fold.

Pick the position that is about to act.
Pairs run along the diagonal. Suited hands are above it; offsuit hands are below.
If it folds to you, raise the blue cells and fold the rest.

An open is the first raise before the flop. Use this chart only when everyone before you has folded.

AKs opens

72o folds

AKs is ace-king in the same suit. 72o is seven and deuce in different suits. On the button chart beside this note, AKs is blue and 72o folds.

Button

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What is an open?: An open is the first raise before the flop, used only when everyone before you has folded.
Why does the button open more hands?: The button acts last on the flop, turn and river, so more hands can be played.
Why doesn't the big blind open?: If it folds to the big blind, the hand is already over. This chart does not open from the big blind.
How do I know my position?: Find the dealer button. The next two seats are the blinds. In 6-max, UTG is first to act before the flop.