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Hijack (HJ)

The seat two to the right of the button. It is a late-middle position where positional advantage starts to become meaningful. Reference 6-max 100bb RFI share: 19.8% (262/1,326 combos — see charts).

Table types9-max / 6-max
Preflop acting order5

In depth

The hijack (HJ) is the seat two positions to the right of the button, representing a late-middle position at the table. In this spot, positional advantage begins to play a meaningful role, as players act after early and middle positions but before the cutoff and button.

An educational explanation of concepts; not specific betting instructions.