Playing from Under the Gun is the tightest spot at a 6-max table — five players act after you, so every hand you open must be robust against 3-bets and multi-way pressure. GTO keeps UTG ranges narrow and value-heavy, especially deep-stacked. At 200bb you are deep-stacked — implied odds skyrocket, but so does the cost of dominated hands. GTO actually tightens from early position at 200bb (reverse implied odds hurt), while late position can still open wide. Postflop skill matters most here. Below is the GTO range grid for UTG at 200bb (6-max, rake 5% cap $3) — green = raise, amber = call, red = fold. Hover any hand for exact frequencies and EV.
27.8%
Raise (47)
0.0%
Call (0)
72.2%
Fold (122)
Hover or tap a hand to see GTO action, frequencies, and EV.
Pre-computed with TexasSolver · 0.5% exploitability · Rake 5% cap $3 · 6-max
| Action | Hands | Frequency | Avg EV (bb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raise | 47 / 169 | 27.8% | 0.96 bb |
| Call | 0 / 169 | 0.0% | 0.00 bb |
| Fold | 122 / 169 | 72.2% | -0.01 bb |
From UTG, prioritize hands that play well multi-way and dominate typical calling ranges: big pairs, AK/AQ, and suited broadways. Fold hands like AJo and KQo more often than you think — they look pretty but bleed EV when dominated. Deep-stack strategy: prioritize hands that make nutted postflop hands — suited connectors, suited aces, and big pairs. Avoid dominated offsuit hands from early position; they lose huge pots when outkicked. Postflop edge matters more than preflop frequency.
Pro tip: UTG discipline is what separates winners from break-even regs. If you open wider than ~15% UTG at 100bb, you are likely bleeding EV — tighten up and watch your red line improve.
GTO open-raise frequency for UTG at 200bb depends on rake and field, but our TexasSolver-based chart (0.5% exploitability, 5% rake cap $3) shows the solver-preferred raise/call/fold mix for all 169 hands. Hover the grid above for exact frequencies per hand. Generally, UTG is tightest (~15% at 100bb) — see the grid for 200bb specifics.
Use the 3-step method: (1) Quiz yourself — cover the grid and ask 'What does GTO do with AJo UTG 200bb?' (2) Check and note surprises. (3) Drill the borderline hands (the amber/mixed cells) with Lab's spaced-repetition drills. 10 minutes a day per position beats cramming.
These ranges are solved for 6-max cash, 5% rake cap $3, which matches most micro-to-mid stakes online games. At very low stakes with high rake or vs extremely tight/loose opponents, exploitative adjustments beat pure GTO — but you need to know GTO first to know when to deviate. See our Methodology for solver details.
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