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What Is Opening Range in Poker?

The set of hands a player first raises when action folds to them.

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What it means

It changes with position, stacks, and game format.

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A practical example

A cutoff opens suited connectors that would be folds from early position.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

Preflop RangeThe hands a player chooses to play before the flop from a specific position and situation.Explore ↗Capped RangeA range unlikely to contain the very strongest hands after a sequence of actions.Explore ↗Mixed StrategyUsing more than one action with a particular hand in a defined situation.Explore ↗Uncapped RangeA range that can still contain its strongest possible hands.Explore ↗Balanced RangeA betting range structured so opponents cannot profit easily from one simple counter-adjustment.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex