You’re Thinking About Preflop the Wrong Way

This video introduces a multiway preflop solver and teaches how to exploit common player types. Tombos21 from GTOWizard walks through real solver examples - adjusting ranges against maniacs, calling stations, and passive blinds - showing how GTO shifts based on threats, bet sizing, and opponent tendencies.

Real preflop strategy adapts to opponent type. Tighten vs maniacs, size up vs calling stations, and match your strong hands to the line with the most betting volume.

Preflop Exploits: Adjusting to Player Types

• Open tighter vs aggressive three-bettors — don't open hands you'll fold to a 3-bet
• Against maniacs, play only hands comfortable continuing vs a raise
• Limp strong, raise weak vs opponents who attack limps but slow down facing opens
• Size up vs calling stations — they overpay, so overcharge them
• Shift range toward blockers vs aggressive opponents; toward playability vs passive ones
• Vs a small 3-bet with a nitty range, call with implied-odds hands that can bust premiums
• Think in terms of threats removed — each opponent profile unlocks different exploits