Tip #13: 6-max SNG tips and strategy

6-man sit n go’s are great for players simply because they can be played at a much faster rate then the 9 man sit n go’s which of course results in more money per session. Not only that, but these games can be rather soft at the lower stakes since many players either do not adjust their game in order accommodate for fewer players or others tend to over adjust their game and find themselves either in sticky situations or busting out early.

So, to help those of you interested in playing better at 6-max sit n go’s we have provided some tips and strategies for you below.

Good 6-Max Tips

Starting Hands: Players will want to loosen up their starting hand requirements for 6-handed tables. This will mean playing more face cards such as A-Q, A-J, A-10, K-Q, K-J and K-10. Of course, these hands will be much better in later position then in early position, but more of these hands are playable at a 6-handed table. What player should avoid doing is being way to ‘nitty’ in their starting hand selection since the blinds come around much quicker than full ring games.

On the other hand, players should still consider the gap concept when deciding to call an early position raise. This will help avoid spots where your hand may be ‘dominated’ or out-kicked.

Lastly, it is important to remember that only 2 players generally get paid in 6-max sit n go’s, so there is still a need to play tight and still be selective. The adjustment made from 9 man to 6-max is very slight. Be sure not to over adjust and you should be fine.

Position: Be sure to play in position as much as possible since players will be playing a little bit more aggressive then in 9 man games. This will present multiple opportunities where your opponents will catch a small piece of the flop or miss it altogether allowing you to take the pot.

Also, when the blinds start to increase you will want to focus on stealing blinds where you are in position. Ideally, you will also have some sort of hand to play so that when called, you have a decent hand to play and are in position.

Blinds: Be sure to get aggressive while in the blinds. If it has been folded around to the small blind and the small blind elects to just limp in and you have a hand worth raising, do so. Do not allow them to see a flop for cheap in attempt to just out flop you. This holds true even more so if you are in the small blind with a decent hand. Be sure to raise the big blind because you have a good hand and you will be out of position when called.

Bubble Play: The whole idea of a sit n go is to win. When you make it down to the last 3 players, get aggressive. Raise players and take the blinds. The blinds will help to keep you afloat until the bubble bursts.

Now, if you happen to be short stacked, you will want to be prepared to push more often to try to win the blinds. By being the first one to push, you are forcing the other players to have a much better hand to call with. Most times, you will win the blinds with no resistance. Always be the first one to push, never be the caller.

The only exception to being super aggressive is if the other two players are aggressive. If that is the case, let them duke it out so you can coast into the money unscathed.

6 Max Sit n Go Tips and Strategies – final words

6-max sit n go’s can be extremely profitable especially when played properly. By taking caution and choosing the correct starting hands, playing in position and being aggressive in all the right spots, players can be sure to make it down to the heads up batter where you can really turn up the heat and go for the win.