Ace-four suited (A4s)
Number 35 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
59.0%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 57.1%, ties 3.8%
1 in 332hands you are dealt is A4s
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 32.7%Ties 0.4%Loses 66.9%
- A♦K♣AKo ace-kingWins 28.8%Ties 4.6%Loses 66.6%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 55.3%Ties 0.5%Loses 44.2%
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: QTs, number 34. One place weaker: A7o, number 36. 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.
Quads is for adults, 18 and over. It teaches with play chips only: there is no real money, ever.