King-Queen is a very profitable hand to play in tournaments if you know how to play the hand. In early and middle position, it is best to simply fold your hand. You dont want to get into a tough situation where your opponent has AK or AQ. In late position, consider raising about three to four times the big blind. If the pot has been raised in front of you, simply fold the hand. On the flop, make a continuation bet about three quarters the size of the pot. Most times your opponents will fold and you will pick up the pot uncontested. If you happen to hit a pair of kings or queens, continue to play your hand aggressively. You should not be worried about a hand like AK or AQ. If your opponents held AK or AQ, they would generally raise the pot. If you miss the flop and your opponents show strength, simply give up the hand. You are hoping to win pots where you hit a pair or better. You also want to get away from KQ when it is obvious that you are beat.

Concentrate on your opponents betting patterns and you can play any hand. Remember that your opponents never really know what hand you are holding. In general, you should play every hand aggressively. Playing aggressive disguises your hand and can cause your opponents to make some bad plays. Poker is a game of people, learn to play your opponent. In order to get better, you should analyze as many hand situations as possible.

Napoleon Will is a self-published author and semi-professional poker player. He updates the poker review and strategy site http://www.mypokerstart.com