King-jack suited (KJs)
Number 20 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
62.6%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 61.5%, ties 2.2%
1 in 332hands you are dealt is KJs
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 31.9%Ties 0.4%Loses 67.7%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 29.3%Ties 1.1%Loses 69.6%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 61.8%Ties 0.7%Loses 37.6%
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 | Fold | Fold | Raise | 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: ATo, number 19. One place weaker: A8s, number 21. 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.