Heads-Up
A poker game or situation involving only two players. Heads-up can refer to a dedicated two-player format or the final stage of a tournament. Heads-up play requires a dramatically different strategy compared to full ring play, with much wider opening ranges and frequent aggression since you are always in the blinds.
Example
It is down to two players at the final table. You are heads-up with 60% of the chips, so you should be raising aggressively from the button.
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