Ace-jack suited (AJs)
Number 11 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
65.4%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 64.4%, ties 2.0%
1 in 332hands you are dealt is AJs
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 31.8%Ties 0.4%Loses 67.8%
- A♦K♣AKo ace-kingWins 28.0%Ties 4.4%Loses 67.6%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 61.5%Ties 0.5%Loses 38.0%
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 every seat.
| Early | Middle | Late | Blinds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Raise | Raise | Raise | Raise |
| Nit | Raise | Raise | Raise | Raise |
| 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: AQs, number 10. One place weaker: AKo, number 12. 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.