Poker is constantly evolving. Players are always developing new strategies, and from time to time smart players will spot a small edge and take advantage of it. This article is designed to help you deal with one example of this, and one of the most detested type of player in six-max cash games today: the short-stacker.WHO ARE SHORT-STACKERS?

Strong players who believe they have an edge generally aim to play cash games with enough money to cover everyone at the table. More chips means more options and more earning potential. Short- stackers, on the other hand, choose to sit with less than the maximum amount.

Players sit with a short stack for a variety of reasons.