When you are first to act with a legitimate hand, you have four options. One is to check with the intention of raising if your opponent bets. Another is to come out betting. The third is to check with the intention of calling if your opponent bets. And the fourth is to check and fold if your opponent bets.

Check-Raising in First Position

Playing Fair-to-Good Hands in First Position as a Favorite

Playing Fair-to-Good Hands in First Position as an Underdog

First Position Play in Practice

First Position Play in Terms of the Strength of Your Hand

• The Last Position