King-jack offsuit (KJo)
Number 26 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
60.6%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 59.4%, ties 2.3%
1 in 111hands you are dealt is KJo
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 28.3%Ties 0.4%Loses 71.3%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 25.0%Ties 1.1%Loses 73.9%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 59.2%Ties 0.6%Loses 40.1%
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 middle position, late position and the blinds, and folds it from early position.
| Early | Middle | Late | Blinds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Fold | Raise | Raise | Raise |
| Nit | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Calling station | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Maniac | Raise | Raise | Raise | Raise |
How often you get it
12 of the 1,326 two-card deals, 0.9% of hands. One place stronger: A9o, number 25. One place weaker: 55, number 27. All 169, on the grid.
In the glossary: offsuit, 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.