Eight-seven suited (87s)
Number 100 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
47.9%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 45.7%, ties 4.5%
1 in 332hands you are dealt is 87s
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 21.6%Ties 0.4%Loses 78.1%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingMatch-upWins 41.0%Ties 0.4%Loses 58.6%
- 7♥6♥76s seven-sixWins 60.4%Ties 12.4%Loses 27.2%
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 raises it first in from late position, and folds it from early position, middle position and the blinds.
| Early | Middle | Late | Blinds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Fold | Fold | Raise | Fold |
| Nit | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Calling station | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Maniac | Raise | Raise | Raise | Raise |
How often you get it
4 of the 1,326 two-card deals, 0.3% of hands. One place stronger: 98o, number 99. One place weaker: T7o, number 101. All 169, on the grid.
Its match-ups
In the glossary: suited, suited connector, 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.