Poker Strategy: Playing from the Big Blind When Small Blind Goes All-In

The article discusses three scenarios when playing from the big blind: the small blind going all-in, raising 2-3 BB, or calling. The author advises that serious MTT players should understand the ranges of calls in stacks up to 20 BB.

According to HoldemResources, when the small blind goes all-in with 15 BB, the big blind should call 39.3% of the time. The author suggests that players should consider the exploitability and dispersion when deciding whether to call an all-in from the small blind.

The author mentions that many players prefer to push tighter than the optimal strategy suggested by programs. The author discusses the importance of adjusting one's calling range based on the opponent's pushing range. The author notes that understanding the exploitability of one's strategy is important but not the primary concern. The author emphasizes that the primary goal is to take money from weaker players rather than engage in complex strategic battles.