MTT: KK in UTG+2, 6-handed (2 Viewers)

[Kain8]

I fold.

Spoiler: Villain follows through on his promise and shows

 

[foreverdev]

I like the fold, given all the dynamics at play. If you’re viewed as a skilled player you probably have tournament edge. Going into an all in here, it’s not looking great. His range is QQ+ based on what you’ve said here and if that’s the case your equity is 50% here. Don’t 4 bet for stacks because your edge against the field is better than 50/50. I am, in this rare situation, only calling is 3bet here and re evaluating on flop. You might be able to get more intel post flop or even make it to showdown cheap.

 

[Jimulacrum]

Don’t 4 bet for stacks because your edge against the field is better than 50/50.

This has been one of the guiding principles that has helped me lay down kings a bunch of times. Even in cash games, same idea. There are much better spots to get my money in the middle.

KK is a good hand in a lot of spots but is still just the second nuts for openers. If you can fold 79 on an 8TJ board to the right sequence of action, you can fold KK preflop too.