Ace-two suited (A2s)
Number 46 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
57.4%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 55.5%, ties 3.7%
1 in 332hands you are dealt is A2s
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 32.0%Ties 0.5%Loses 67.6%
- A♦K♣AKo ace-kingWins 27.8%Ties 4.7%Loses 67.5%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 53.6%Ties 0.5%Loses 45.9%
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: JTs, number 45. One place weaker: QTo, number 47. All 169, on the grid.
In the glossary: suited, kicker, equity and range. More: the starting hands chart, the odds calculator and every all-in match-up.
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