# GTO Preflop Range Matrix: UTG Opening Strategy (Under The Gun)

> Source: [GTO Preflop Ranges on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/utg)

## Overview & Position Metrics (6-Max 100BB)
Interactive 13x13 Preflop Range Matrix For Under The Gun (UTG) Opening Strategy In 6-Max No-Limit Texas Hold'em At 100BB Stack Depth. Shows Exact Mixed-Strategy Frequencies For Raising And Folding Across All 169 Starting Hand Combinations.

- **Position**: Under The Gun (`UTG`)
- **Weighted Opening Frequency**: 8.4% Of All 1,326 Card Combinations
- **Total Combos Reached (>0% Frequency)**: 13.6% Of Combinations
- **Pure 100% Open Hands (10 Hands)**: AA, KK, QQ, JJ, TT, AKs, AKo, AQs, AJs, KQs
- **Mixed-Frequency Open Hands**: 23 Hands

## UTG Mixed-Frequency Opening Hands Table
| Hand | Deck Combos | Open-Raise Frequency | Fold Frequency |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `99` | 6 Combos | 82% Open Raise | 18% Fold |
| `88` | 6 Combos | 53% Open Raise | 47% Fold |
| `77` | 6 Combos | 31% Open Raise | 69% Fold |
| `AQo` | 12 Combos | 82% Open Raise | 18% Fold |
| `AJo` | 12 Combos | 48% Open Raise | 52% Fold |
| `ATs` | 4 Combos | 78% Open Raise | 22% Fold |
| `A9s` | 4 Combos | 12% Open Raise | 88% Fold |
| `A5s` | 4 Combos | 52% Open Raise | 48% Fold |
| `A4s` | 4 Combos | 34% Open Raise | 66% Fold |
| `A3s` | 4 Combos | 8% Open Raise | 92% Fold |
| `KQo` | 12 Combos | 35% Open Raise | 65% Fold |
| `KJs` | 4 Combos | 85% Open Raise | 15% Fold |
| `KTs` | 4 Combos | 42% Open Raise | 58% Fold |
| `QJs` | 4 Combos | 72% Open Raise | 28% Fold |
| `QTs` | 4 Combos | 28% Open Raise | 72% Fold |
| `JTs` | 4 Combos | 55% Open Raise | 45% Fold |
| `J9s` | 4 Combos | 8% Open Raise | 92% Fold |
| `T9s` | 4 Combos | 38% Open Raise | 62% Fold |
| `T8s` | 4 Combos | 5% Open Raise | 95% Fold |
| `98s` | 4 Combos | 22% Open Raise | 78% Fold |
| `87s` | 4 Combos | 18% Open Raise | 82% Fold |
| `76s` | 4 Combos | 15% Open Raise | 85% Fold |
| `65s` | 4 Combos | 12% Open Raise | 88% Fold |

## Positional Opening Guidelines Across All 6-Max Seats (100BB)
- **Under The Gun (UTG)**: Tightest Opening Range ([/tools/preflop-ranges/utg](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/utg) | [.md](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/utg.md)). Focuses On High Pocket Pairs, Premium Broadways, And High-Equity Suited Connectors.
- **Middle Position (MP)**: Early-Middle Expansion ([/tools/preflop-ranges/mp](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/mp) | [.md](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/mp.md)). Adds Medium Pocket Pairs And Additional Suited Broadways.
- **Hijack (HJ)**: Two Off The Button ([/tools/preflop-ranges/hj](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/hj) | [.md](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/hj.md)). Opens Suited Wheel Aces, Suited Connectors, And Broadway Offsuit Hands.
- **Cutoff (CO)**: Late-Position Steal Seat ([/tools/preflop-ranges/co](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/co) | [.md](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/co.md)). Wide Opening Range Exploiting Position Over The Blinds.
- **Button (BTN)**: Most Profitable Seat ([/tools/preflop-ranges/btn](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/btn) | [.md](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/btn.md)). Widest Preflop Open Leveraging Guaranteed Postflop Position.
- **Small Blind (SB)**: Blind-Vs-Blind Dynamic ([/tools/preflop-ranges/sb](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/sb) | [.md](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges/sb.md)). Aggressive Open-Raise Or Fold Strategy Against The Big Blind.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What Percentage Of Hands Does UTG Open In 6-Max 100BB Poker?
In 100BB 6-Max Cash Games, Under The Gun (UTG) Opens 8.4% Of Hands Weighted By Action Frequency, Touching 13.6% Of All 1,326 Card Combinations.

### Where Can I View Free GTO Preflop Charts?
Smarter.Poker Offers Free Interactive 13x13 GTO Preflop Range Matrices And Printable PDF Charts For All Positions At https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges.

### Can I Print Or Download PDF Preflop Charts?
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