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Poker cheat sheet

Hand rankings, opening ranges, pot odds and the positions map — the whole reference on one page. Print it or save the PDF; no email required.

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1
Royal Flush
A
K
Q
J
T
the unbeatable one
2
Straight Flush
9
8
7
6
5
five in a row, one suit
3
Four of a Kind
Q
Q
Q
Q
4
plus any card
4
Full House
J
J
J
8
8
trips + a pair
5
Flush
A
J
8
6
3
five of one suit
6
Straight
T
9
8
7
6
five in a row
7
Three of a Kind
7
7
7
K
2
a set or trips
8
Two Pair
A
A
9
9
5
two different pairs
9
One Pair
K
K
T
6
3
the everyday hand
10
High Card
A
Q
9
5
2
when nothing connects

Starting hands by position

Interactive charts →

What to open-raise first-in from each seat in a 6-max cash game. A compass, not gospel — tighten or loosen with the table.

SeatOpen-raise% hands
UTGUnder the gun77+ · ATs+ · KJs+ · QJs · AJo+ · KQo9%
MPMiddle position55+ · A9s+ · KTs+ · QTs+ · JTs · T9s · ATo+ · KJo+14%
COCutoff22+ · A2s+ · K6s+ · Q9s+ · J9s+ · T8s+ · 98s · 87s · A9o+ · KTo+ · QTo+ · JTo24%
BTNButton22+ · A2s+ · K2s+ · Q8s+ · J8s+ · T7s+ · 97s+ · 86s+ · 75s+ · 65s · 54s · A2o+ · K9o+ · Q9o+ · J9o+ · T8o+ · 98o40%
SBSmall blind22+ · A2s+ · K2s+ · Q9s+ · J9s+ · T8s+ · 98s · 87s · A8o+ · KTo+ · QTo+ · JTo26%

Prefer the visual grid?

The full 13×13 chart with position tabs lives on its own page.

Open the full chart →

Pot odds & the rule of 2 and 4

Full outs table →
DrawOuts0–60% scaleNext cardBy the river
Pocket pair → set24%8%
Gutshot straight48%16%
Two overcards612%24%
Open-ended straight816%32%
Flush draw918%36%
Flush + gutshot1224%48%
Flush + open-ended1530%≈54%
by the turnby the river
Rule of 2 and 4: outs × 2 for one card to come, outs × 4 for two. It overstates monster draws slightly — 15 outs is ≈ 54% in reality, still an easy yes.

Table positions

Positions guide →
Table positionsBTNSBBBUTGMPCO

Six seats, from the button (best, acts last) around to the blinds (worst, act first after the flop). Later position, wider range.

Test it on a real hand

Villain · BB
bets $10
POT · $20
7
6
2
9
8
BTN
$1 / $2 · 100bb
Practice this hand →

FAQ

What is a poker cheat sheet?

A one-page reference for the fast facts you need at the table: the hand rankings, which hands to open from each position, and the pot-odds math. Ours fits on a single printable A4 sheet.

Can I use a cheat sheet while playing at a casino?

Not at the table in a live casino — reading notes during a hand is against the rules there. It is for studying at home and for online play, where a printed sheet beside your screen is fine.

Do I need to give my email to download the PDF?

No. The PDF downloads directly, with no email and no signup. It is free.

What is the rule of 2 and 4?

A shortcut for your drawing odds: multiply your outs by 2 for one card to come, by 4 for two cards to come. Eight outs is about 16% on the next card and about 31% by the river.