Free GTO Preflop Charts: Poker Range Charts for Every Position

The tightest opening position. You have 5 players left to act, so you need strong hands to open.

Slightly wider than UTG. One fewer player to act gives you more room to open.

A strong stealing position. Only the button and blinds remain — you can open a wide range profitably.

The most profitable position. You act last postflop, so you can open the widest range.

You're out of position postflop against the big blind. Most GTO strategies use a raise-or-fold approach — no limping.

You already have money in the pot. Your job is to defend against opens — call or 3-bet at the right frequency.

Cash game preflop charts (100bb+)

Deep, even stacks and no ICM. Use the full 6-max or 9-max preflop charts above. A 50NL preflop chart, 100NL preflop chart, and 200NL chart are identical at 100bb effective — the GTO opening ranges do not change between stakes. Differences between stakes show up in postflop tendencies and exploit adjustments, not the baseline opening ranges. Common stakes — 25NL, 50NL, 100NL, 200NL, 500NL, and live 1/2, 2/5, or 5/10 — all use the same poker preflop chart. At 200bb+ you can open slightly wider with suited connectors and small pairs due to deeper implied odds. For the equivalent live preflop chart, use the 9-max ranges — those match the full-ring structure of most card rooms.

Tournament (MTT) charts

Stacks shrink as blinds rise. From ~15-25bb, raise-first-in gives way to open-shoving, and calling ranges tighten. Near the bubble and pay jumps, ICM pressure means you fold more — especially as the big stack’s target. Short-stack push/fold charts replace the standard grid. In PKO (Progressive Knockout) tournaments the bounty on shorter stacks adds extra equity to calling shoves — your effective calling range widens against bounty-eligible opponents, so standard MTT charts under-estimate how often to call in PKO formats.

Short Deck & other variants

Short Deck (6+ Hold’em) removes the deuces through fives, which reshuffles hand values — suited connectors and flushes change rank — so it uses its own dedicated charts rather than the standard NLHE ranges.

Calling ranges in Spin & Go / hyper-turbo

Your call range in hyper-turbo formats is always tighter than your shove range — calling risks your tournament life, which demands real equity. At 10bb 3-handed from the BB facing a button shove (~52% range), call approximately 44–55% of hands. Against a tighter SB shove (38%), call ~38–45%. Heads-up at 10bb, call almost any two cards from the BB — the pot odds and ICM math make folding essentially never correct unless you hold the absolute worst offsuit hands.

Key differences from full-ring MTT push/fold charts

The Spin & Go format is always 3-handed to start, so position values shift significantly. There is no UTG in a 3-handed game — the small blind is closest to UTG. Antes in hyper-turbo formats (when present) widen shoving ranges further because every fold bleeds chips faster. At 15bb in a standard MTT you still use a raise-first-in strategy; at 15bb in a hyper-turbo the faster blind structure usually means shoving is correct from all but the most premium holdings.

What are preflop charts in poker?

Preflop charts are visual guides that tell you which hands to play from each position at the poker table. They're based on Game Theory Optimal (GTO) solutions — mathematically solved strategies that show the optimal open-raise, 3-bet, and calling ranges. Most charts use a 13×13 grid (matrix) of all 169 starting hands.

How do you read a poker range chart?

A poker range chart is a 13×13 grid. Pocket pairs run down the diagonal, suited hands sit in the upper-right triangle, and offsuit hands fill the lower-left. Highlighted cells are hands you play; the rest you fold. Suited hands are marked with 's' (AKs) and offsuit with 'o' (AKo).

How many hands should you play preflop?

It depends on your position. In a 6-max game you open roughly 15% of hands from UTG, 19% from HJ, 27% from CO, 43% from BTN, and 36% from SB. In a 9-max game, early positions tighten to ~11-13%. The big blind defends against raises rather than opening.

Are 6-max and 9-max preflop charts different?

Yes. With more players at a 9-max table, you face more potential strong hands, so early-position opening ranges are tighter than in 6-max. Late positions (CO, BTN, SB) are nearly identical between formats because the number of players left to act is the same.

Are cash game and tournament (MTT) preflop charts the same?

At 100bb they're very close. The big difference is stack depth and ICM. Tournaments are often played 15-60bb deep, which shifts strategy toward tighter opening ranges and more open-shoving at short stacks, and ICM pressure near the money makes you fold more. Cash games are almost always 100bb+, so the standard charts apply. This page includes free MTT preflop charts for 40bb and 60bb specifically.

What preflop charts should I use at 40bb in a tournament?

At 40bb in an MTT, you still raise-first-in but your ranges tighten slightly vs. 100bb — especially from early and middle positions, where the risk of getting 3-bet jammed is highest. The ante increases pot odds for steals, so BTN and CO ranges stay wide. From UTG at 40bb you should open ~13% (22+, ATs+, KTs+, QTs+, JTs, T9s, AJo+, KQo). See the full 40bb MTT preflop charts in the section above.

Is there a free preflop chart PDF I can print?

Yes — this page is print-friendly. Use your browser's Print (Ctrl/Cmd + P) and 'Save as PDF' to get a clean, printable copy of every range. For interactive drilling on your phone, Preflop Wizard includes 100+ GTO charts you can study and test yourself on.

What is a GTO preflop range?

A GTO (Game Theory Optimal) preflop range is a mathematically solved set of hands that cannot be exploited. It includes a balanced mix of value hands and bluffs for each position and action (open, 3-bet, call, fold).

What is a push/fold chart in poker?

A push/fold chart (also called a shove chart) tells you which hands to go all-in with versus fold at short stack depths — typically 10-15bb in tournament play. At these depths, open-raising small and then facing a 3-bet leaves you pot-committed anyway, so GTO solvers recommend going all-in or folding directly. Push/fold ranges are wider than normal opening ranges because fold equity plays a huge role at short stacks.

What is a mixed strategy on a preflop chart?

A mixed strategy means a hand should be played with two different actions at specific frequencies — for example, 'raise 65%, fold 35%.' Solvers use mixed strategies to keep ranges balanced and unexploitable. On an interactive preflop chart, these hands show as partially filled cells on the 13×13 grid. For practical play, you can simplify by always raising or always folding the hand — the EV difference for most mixed spots is under 0.05bb.

What do the colors mean on a GTO preflop chart?

Colors on a GTO preflop chart show the recommended action for each hand. A filled (colored) cell means raise or call — that hand is in your range. An empty or dark cell means fold. A partially filled cell signals a mixed strategy: the solver's optimal play is to raise some percentage of the time and fold the rest (e.g. K9s from HJ might be 'raise 55%, fold 45%'). Training apps like Preflop Wizard display mixed-strategy hands as split-color cells on the 13×13 grid. For table play, simplify mixed hands to a single action — the EV difference is usually under 0.05 big blinds.

What is minimum defense frequency (MDF) in poker?

Minimum defense frequency (MDF) is the minimum percentage of your range you must continue (call or 3-bet) against a raise to prevent your opponent from auto-profiting with any two cards. In the big blind, if you fold more than your MDF allows, the opener can raise 100% of hands and show an instant profit — regardless of hand strength. Against a standard 2.5x open, the BB should continue (call + 3-bet combined) with roughly 40–55% of hands, higher against late-position opens (weaker opener ranges) and lower against early-position opens (stronger ranges). MDF is why GTO preflop charts show the BB defending a surprisingly wide range.

Should I always 3-bet or fold when facing a raise out of position?

Generally yes — from UTG, HJ, and CO when facing an open raise, the GTO default out of position is 3-bet or fold. Calling (flatting) out of position bloats the pot while you're at a positional disadvantage for every postflop street, and players behind you can squeeze your calling range. The big blind is the exception: it already has 1bb invested, gets better pot odds than any other position, and must call with a wide range (33–53%) to meet minimum defense frequency. From the button (in position), calling is fine with suited connectors, small pairs, and suited broadways that benefit from postflop position.

How do I memorize preflop charts quickly?

The fastest way to memorize preflop charts is to learn one position at a time, starting from the button (the widest, most intuitive range) and working backwards toward UTG. Use anchor hands: AA and KK are always opens everywhere; 72o is always a fold. Notice the patterns — every position is essentially the previous position's range with some extra suited hands and connectors added. Use a spaced-repetition app like Preflop Wizard that quizzes you on random hands and positions. Ten focused minutes per day before a poker session is more effective than reading charts passively. Most players can memorize the core 6-max opening ranges in 2–3 weeks of regular drilling.

What is the best app for learning preflop charts?

Preflop Wizard is the top-rated preflop training app, with 100+ GTO preflop charts for every position and format. Players who want GTO Wizard charts, GTO Wizard preflop ranges, or GTO Wizard preflop charts on mobile often use Preflop Wizard as a focused, more affordable alternative. It includes AI-powered coaching and interactive drilling. Available on iOS and Android with a 4.8-star rating and 175,000+ downloads.

What are heads-up preflop charts?

Heads-up (HU) preflop charts show GTO opening and defense ranges for 2-player poker. The button (small blind) opens roughly 85% of hands — near any two cards with showdown or fold-equity potential. The big blind defends around 65–70% of hands combined (call + 3-bet). Unlike full-ring, button limping is correct in HU play: GTO solvers mix open-raises and limps from the button (~25% limp frequency) to balance range construction and prevent the BB from exploiting a pure raise strategy. BB 3-bet ranges are tighter than full-ring: QQ+, AK, AQs for value plus A5s–A2s, K5s, 76s as bluffs.

Do preflop charts change for Spin & Go or hyper-turbo tournaments?

Yes, dramatically. Spin & Go tournaments and hyper-turbos start at just 10 big blinds, so the game is push/fold from hand one — no standard open-raise strategy applies. At 10bb 3-handed, the button shoves roughly 52% of hands, while the SB shoves around 38%. Heads-up at 10bb, the dealer shoves ~92% of hands. These hyper-turbo preflop charts look completely different from 100bb GTO charts. Calling ranges in Spin & Go formats are always tighter than shove ranges — you're risking tournament life, which demands real equity rather than speculative hands.

What preflop charts should I use for 50NL or 100NL cash games?

The same charts. A 50NL preflop chart and a 100NL preflop chart are identical because both games play at 100bb effective stacks — the GTO opening ranges don't change between stakes. Use the 6-max charts on this page for online 50NL and 100NL, or the 9-max charts for live games at those stakes. The differences between 50NL and 100NL players show up in postflop tendencies and exploitative adjustments, not in baseline preflop ranges.

Where can I find free preflop charts to download or print as PDF?

Every preflop chart on this page is free — no account or email required. To save them as a free preflop charts PDF, use your browser's print function (Ctrl/Cmd + P) and choose 'Save as PDF.' This captures all chart formats on the page: 6-max cash, 9-max full-ring, MTT at 20bb/40bb/50bb/60bb, push/fold short-stack, heads-up, and Spin & Go. For interactive drilling on your phone, Preflop Wizard is a free app with 100+ GTO charts you can study and test yourself on.

Is there a 9-max preflop chart for live poker?

Yes — the 9-max preflop chart on this page is specifically designed for full-ring live poker. Most live cash games (1/2, 2/5, 5/10) run 9-handed, so the 9-max ranges are your baseline. UTG opens around 11% of hands (tighter than 6-max UTG's 15%) because there are more opponents left to act. Late positions — CO, BTN, and SB — are nearly identical to 6-max since the same number of players remain behind. Use the 9-max section above as your live poker preflop chart.

What is rejamming in poker?

Rejamming (re-shoving) is when a player has open-jammed all-in and you raise all-in over the top of them. The key reason to rejam instead of just call: you isolate against the original jammer and push out any players yet to act who might overcall with a stronger hand. Rejam ranges are wider than pure calling ranges because you gain fold equity from the remaining players. For example, if a late-position player shoves 12bb and you're in the small blind with A8s, rejamming may be correct even if a flat call would lose EV, because the big blind — who might have you crushed — now folds. Under ICM pressure near the bubble, rejam ranges tighten since a three-way all-in is riskier for your tournament survival.

What hands should I call an all-in shove with?

Calling a jam (calling an all-in) requires tighter hands than open-jamming yourself, because fold equity no longer exists — you need real equity to justify the call. A rough rule: at 10bb effective, call approximately half the range you'd shove with, adjusted for the villain's position and ICM. Against a button shove (~52% range), call roughly 66+, A9s+, ATo+, KJs+ (~17% of hands). Against a UTG shove (~20% range), tighten to TT+, AQs+, AKo (~7%). Near a pay jump or the bubble, these calling ranges tighten further — even AQo may be a fold against a tight early-position shove when ICM pressure is high. The calling jam charts in the rejam section above give position-by-position breakpoints.

How does open-raise size affect preflop strategy?

Open-raise size changes the pot odds everyone else gets, which shifts their mathematically correct calling and 3-bet frequencies. A 2x open gives the BB better odds and forces you to defend a wider range in the blind; a 3x open worsens the BB's odds, letting you steal more efficiently — but costs more when you're called. Most GTO solvers use 2.25–2.5x as the standard cash game RFI size. MTT solvers often prefer 2x or 2.5x because antes already inflate the pot and make stealing cheaper. If you consistently use a non-standard size (say, 4x), your opponents' correct 3-bet and BB calling ranges also shift — so the preflop charts on this page (built for 2.5x opens) become approximations. In practice the EV differences between 2x and 2.5x opens are small; using any size in that window and playing correctly afterward is more important than optimizing the raise amount.