King-five suited (K5s)
Number 54 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
55.8%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 53.8%, ties 3.9%
1 in 332hands you are dealt is K5s
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 31.6%Ties 0.4%Loses 68.0%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 27.6%Ties 1.2%Loses 71.1%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 55.4%Ties 0.7%Loses 43.8%
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 | Raise | Raise | Raise | Raise |
How often you get it
4 of the 1,326 two-card deals, 0.3% of hands. One place stronger: A3o, number 53. One place weaker: J9s, number 55. 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.