Squeeze
A re-raise made after an open and one or more callers, exploiting the fact that the callers have shown weakness and the opener now faces multiple opponents. It picks up the dead money in the middle.
Frequently asked questions
What is a squeeze play in poker?
Re-raising after one player has opened and one or more have called — squeezing the caller between the original raiser and your raise. The caller is usually in the worst spot and folds most often.
Why is it profitable?
Because there is more dead money in the pot and two ranges to fold out, both of which are weaker than they look: the opener may be opening wide and the caller has already declined to three-bet, capping their range.
What size should a squeeze be?
Larger than a standard three-bet — commonly four or more times the open, plus an extra increment for each caller, since you are charging more players to continue. Facing a squeeze, tighten considerably: the hands that call need to play well in a bloated pot.