Poker term
Push/fold
The short-stack strategy of either moving all-in or folding pre-flop, with no raises or calls in between. Below about 12–15 big blinds it is close to optimal, and the exact ranges (often called Nash ranges) are well studied.
Frequently asked questions
What is push/fold in poker?
A short-stack strategy in which you either move all-in or fold pre-flop, because your stack is too shallow to play post-flop profitably.
At what stack size does push/fold start?
Conventionally around ten to fifteen big blinds, shallower in some spots. The exact threshold depends on position, antes and how close the next pay jump is.
Are push/fold charts worth learning?
Yes — it is one of the few parts of tournament poker that is close to solved, so the charts are near-optimal and the mistakes are measurable. It is the highest-return study for the time spent.