Best Starting Hands in Texas Hold’em Poker

Depending on your position on the table, you should only play certain starting hands. Being able to pick good starting hands to play is key if you want to win a lot of money and stay profitable playing Texas Hold’em poker. Let’s take a look at some of the best starting hands to play according to your position on the table, shall we?

If you are in early position, meaning you are either the small blind, the big blind, or sitting to the left of the big blind, you can confidently play high pairs (pocket pair of Aces, Kings, Queens, and Jacks). Lower pairs are great, but you should be prepared to take on more risks as the game progresses. High suited cards such as suited A-K, A-Q, K-Q, and A-J are also perfect if you are in early position. Don’t forget to play off-suited A-K, A-Q, and K-Q as well.

In middle position, the number of starting hands you can play increases. Aside from the hands we’ve talked about earlier, you can also play middle pairs such as 10-10 and 9-9 along with suited A-10, K-10, and Q-10.

If you are in late position, also play suited connectors (i.e. suited 7-8 or 9-10), small pairs, and any A-x. Since you are in late position, closer to the dealer or even holding the dealer chip, you can limit your risks as the game progresses. Simply observe your opponents’ betting pattern and make your move accordingly in order to stay ahead of the game.