Playing to tight can often be the weakest link in an online poker game.  While sitting behind your poker chips, think as them as your ammunition for your arsenal.  Playing scared (i.e "to tight") often leaves players in negative situations; situations that sometimes are too difficult to overcome.  If you can relate to any of these examples, you might be playing too tight during online poker sessions.

1. Won't call a re-raise in middle/late position unless dealt a "monster".
2. Folding weak/small pairs under the gun or in first couple of seats.
3. Weak and non active play from the button; represents fear of callers in the blinds.
4. Playing your hands > Playing your position.


A player who is often known as tight, should also be aware of his or her table image.  If everyone knows your "range" of hands, then more than likely, whenever you do make a play -- no action will result.  If no action is a result, no chips flow in your direction. The phrase: "waiting is the hardest part", is often used to describe a tight poker player's game.  If a player is constantly folding, then suddenly starts raising from out of position, surrounding (attentive) players will recognize this abnormal behavior.

When to play a certain percentage of hands dealt...

- In a MTT tournament, playing tight and waiting for a monster is indeed a good poker strategy.

- In cash games, expand your range of hands.  Don’t play a low percentage of hands being dealt.

- Sit-N-Go's: