Dealing with Suited Connectors in NL Hold’em Poker
July 11th, 2009Playing suited connectors is not an easy task. It is very tricky and one wrong move can make you say goodbye to your stack of chips. 
If you have an average stack or a large one, it may give you the opportunity to play more hands see more cards.
Suited connectors call for a good position in the field. If you have a small stack on a preflop and you are in an early or mid position, fold. This will help you keep the chips. If there will be some limpers, you may want to make a move in late position.
Remember that you are not hoping for a pair or two but a flush or a straight. Getting pairs may place you in trouble. Always keep in mind why you are playing suited connectors.
You have a bigger space in the game if you have a large or just an average stack. You can play some small raises during the early and mid positions. When a player after you raises on top of your bet, in most cases you need to fold. If a smaller stack player re-raises, then you can call but you have to know up to how much are you willing to risk.
During late positions and you have a favorable stack of chips, you can dictate the game and steal some pots.
On flop play when you have a small stack, look if you have a chance for a straight or a flush. If you have an open ended chance for a straight, it is most of the time wise to fold.
