# Hijack (HJ) Poker Position Strategy: Opening Ranges & Isolation Playbook

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## Executive Summary
The Hijack (HJ) Sits Two Seats To The Right Of The Dealer Button With Only Four Players Remaining (Cutoff, Button, Small Blind, And Big Blind). Opening 21.5% Of Starting Hands, The Hijack Marks The Transition Into Aggressive Blind-Stealing And Isolation Play.

## Quantitative Seat Metrics (100BB Baseline)
- **Position Code**: `HJ` (Middle Position)
- **GTO Raise First In (RFI) Frequency**: 21.5%
- **3-Bet Frequency**: 7.2%
- **Cold-Call Frequency**: 3.0%
- **Expected Winrate**: +20.5 BB/100

## Core Preflop & Postflop Strategy
Open Raise 21.5% Of Hands When Folded To You, Expanding Into Suited Kings (K6s+), Suited Queens (Q8s+), Suited Gappers (T8s, 97s, 86s), And Offsuit Broadways (KJo, QJo, ATo). Actively 3-Bet Isolate Lojack And Middle Position Opens With A Linear-Plus-Suited-Blocker Range.

## Positional Realization & Postflop Advantage
The Hijack Acts In Position Against The Blinds And Early Openers In 80%+ Of Postflop Spots, Allowing Aggressive Turn Barreling And Delayed Continuation Betting When Checked To.

## Common Population Leaks To Avoid
- Failing To 3-Bet Isolate Loose Middle-Position Openers And Allowing The Cutoff Or Button To Squeeze.
- Calling 3-Bets From The Cutoff Or Button Out Of Position With Easily Dominated Offsuit Hands.
- Giving Up Too Quickly On Turn Cards After Flop Check-Backs Against Big Blind Defenders.

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