Eight-six offsuit (86o)
Number 127 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
43.2%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 40.7%, ties 5.1%
1 in 111hands you are dealt is 86o
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 16.9%Ties 0.3%Loses 82.8%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 36.5%Ties 0.4%Loses 63.1%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 58.3%Ties 12.9%Loses 28.8%
Every board, for every way the two hands can be dealt. Any other hands: the poker odds calculator.
When to raise it
The Quads starting hands chart folds it from every seat when you are first in.
| Early | Middle | Late | Blinds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Nit | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Calling station | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Maniac | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
How often you get it
12 of the 1,326 two-card deals, 0.9% of hands. One place stronger: 93s, number 126. One place weaker: 65s, number 128. All 169, on the grid.
In the glossary: offsuit, kicker, equity and range. More: the starting hands chart, the odds calculator and every all-in match-up.
Quads is for adults, 18 and over. It teaches with play chips only: there is no real money, ever.