HEADS UP

Heads up is a form of poker that is played between only two players. This situation can arise or result on three different ways in a poker game:

1. Through a betting round at a poker table, where all other players fold and only two remain playing the hand
2. In a tournament, after all other players have been eliminated
3. A special Heads Up Championship

The way to play Heads Up is totally different. The reason for this is the change in probabilities and pot odds. 

For example at a table with 10 players the probability that somebody holds a bigger pocket pair than your KK pre flop is 0,0439 (1:23), whereas against only 1 player in heads up it is 0,0049 (1:204). Don’t forget, this heads up probability doesn’t apply to the 1^st point of the Heads Up situations above!

You’ll find that good players use these odds to play more aggressively forcing their opponents to fold marginal hands.

But think about this: “Any two cards can win!” and the winning probability of the worst starting hand, 7 2  off suit is still 12% against pocket aces and even 32,5% against A K off suit before the flop*. Surprising, isn’t it?

 

 

   

 

* Source: pokertips4you