Blind vs Blind & Steal Dynamics

Blind battles are unique situations that require specific strategies.

SB vs BB Dynamics

**SB open**: Should be wide (~40-50%) since BB must defend with a wide range

**BB defense**: Should defend very wide (~60-70%) due to pot odds and closing the action

**Postflop**: SB has position, which gives a significant advantage

Stealing is raising from late position (CO, BTN, SB) to win the blinds uncontested.

**BTN steal**: Raise ~40-50% of hands. Most opponents defend too tight from the blinds.

**CO steal**: Raise ~30-35% of hands. Be more selective since BTN may 3-bet.

**SB steal**: Raise ~40% of hands. BB must defend wide but you have position postflop.

**3-bet or fold strategy**: Against late position opens, consider 3-betting strong hands and folding weak ones

**Flatting range**: Some hands are better as flats (medium-strength hands that play well postflop)

**Squeeze plays**: When there's a raise and a call, squeezing as the BB can be very profitable