08/07/2026
The Cutoff (CO) is the position immediately to the right of the Button.
It is one of the most profitable positions in poker because only the Button and the Blinds remain to act. Skilled players often open a wider range from the Cutoff to take advantage of positional pressure.
✅ Advantages
• Opens a much wider range than early positions
• Excellent opportunity to steal the blinds
• Acts in position against most opponents after the flop
• Creates more profitable post-flop situations
• Provides strong control over pot size and pressure
⚠️ Disadvantages
• The Button still has positional advantage
• Can face light 3-Bets from late positions
• Opening too many weak hands can be costly
• Requires awareness of aggressive players behind
• Poor hand selection can lead to difficult post-flop spots