I'm playing poker and I want to know what the best starting move is. Should I go all in with a strong hand, or play it 
SAFE and wait for a better opportunity? What strategy would give me the best chance of winning?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    CryptoNerd
    Sun Nov 10 2024
   
  
    Determining the best starting hand in poker involves examining the poker hand rankings chart.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    TaegeukChampionCourage
    Sat Nov 09 2024
   
  
    At the top of this chart is the Royal Flush, which is composed of the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten of the same suit.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Elena
    Sat Nov 09 2024
   
  
    Pocket aces, or a pair of Aces, are widely regarded as the strongest starting hand in Texas Hold'em.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    SilenceStorm
    Sat Nov 09 2024
   
  
    This hand is considered unbeatable in most poker variations, as it is the highest-ranking hand possible.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    GangnamGlitzGlamour
    Sat Nov 09 2024
   
  
    Following pocket aces, pocket kings (a pair of Kings) and pocket queens (a pair of Queens) are also highly valued starting hands.