Aggression is most often cited as the winning factor in online poker . Seasoned poker online players know how to execute aggressive play and how to recognize it in other players. One of the most aggressive moves you can make is to play fast pre-flop and come out gunning with a big bet when you have a good hand. It is almost always advisable to fast play a strong poker hand pre-flop. Strong hands are high ranking pairs, from A-A down to tens, with the Aces being best. Other strong starting hands include an Ace with a suited face, two suited faces, and Ace-King. By playing fast right out of the gate, you chase away the players who might suck out on you and those who do call will help to create a big pot. When you have a strong hand pre-flop that has good potential to win, then you want some chips in the pot. You’re only likely to get these strong hands about one in 12 times, so play them for all their worth. By taking an aggressive stance pre-flop, you might just win the blinds outright, which is always an advantage in a tournament as the blinds escalate. Fast play pre-flop also creates a strong image for post-flop continuation betting.
