Call open shove tutorial
Learn the logic and typical sequence behind this preflop spot.
What is this spot?
Call open shove spots happen when an opponent shoves directly and hero must decide to call or fold.
Typical sequence
- Opponent open-shoves.
- Hero chooses to call or fold.
Hero goal: Call only with hands that have enough equity versus the shove range.
Example on the table
BTN
Villain
Villain
💥
Shove
SB
BB
Hero
Hero
✔
Call?
UTG
UTG+1
MP
HJ
CO
Key ideas
- Ranges are tighter at deeper stacks.
- Use opponent tendencies and stack depth to adjust.
- Avoid marginal calls without pot odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
A preflop all-in without raising smaller first.
Compare your equity to pot odds.
Yes. Shove ranges widen in late position.
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