Last time we examined the inherent strengths and weaknesses of a pair of Jacks by taking a detailed look at the maths. What we discovered was just how flopdependent this hand really is. Now it’s time to put what we learnt into practice and explore the best way to play those fishhooks in tournaments and cash games. Tournaments

In a tournament, you always have to consider how many chips you have compared to your opponent. You also need to work out if you can afford to call a re-raise, and how many of your chips you want to put at risk on a hand that’s as potentially vulnerable as it is strong.