Hey guys,
This was my second MTT, and I am still trying to get a grasp for how to play these things. Here is the hand I need help with.
FT 10+1 deepstack
Blinds 200, 400, ante 50
My stack, 29,000 (M approximately 30, 12 out of 94)
Villian 36,000
Places paid: 54, 94 people left
Background: villian is very TAG, and does not let a hand go easily. However he has been caught bluffing in the past.
I'm in the small blind with AK hearts, villian opens for 2,500 in middle position. I smooth call, figuring if nothing flops i lose the minimum, and if i flop something I can definetley trap this aggressive opponent.
Flop: 9h 8h 5 club
I check, villian bets 5,000, I reraise all in.
My logic is that if he has a pair I am a favorite (2 overs and a flushdraw), and coupled with the fold equity, I defintely can make money from this play. Question is, do I take the edge I have and push it, looking to win this monster pot and get deep in the MTT, or do I dump the hand and conserve. Thank I really appreciate your help.
Results in white
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Opponent Calls and shows QQ
Turn and river are blanks, I'm outta here.