blinds defense equity GTO position ranges In this strategy video, Jonathan Little breaks down the perfect approach to playing from the big blind position. He covers optimal defending ranges against various positions, how stack depths affect strategy, multiway pot considerations, and uses solver analysis to demonstrate correct play in different scenarios both preflop and postflop. Big blind defense must adjust to opponent's position and range width. Deeper stacks require tighter defense, while shorter stacks allow wider play particularly in tournaments. Winning Big Blind Strategy: Your big blind defending range should vary based on opponent's position (UTG, Button, etc.) Tournament play with shorter stacks allows much wider big blind defense than cash games Against multiple opponents, tighten your defending range significantly Stack depth dramatically changes optimal strategy (40BB allows more all-ins from BB) When facing opponents who fold too much to 3-bets, include more bluffs in your 3-bet range On low boards that favor your range, consider leading out against opponents with many big cards Adjust your strategy based on actual opponent tendencies, not just solver recommendations
