King-queen suited (KQs)
Number 16 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
63.4%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 62.4%, ties 2.0%
1 in 332hands you are dealt is KQs
Against three hands
- Q♦Q♣QQ pocket queensWins 34.8%Ties 1.2%Loses 64.1%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 29.0%Ties 1.2%Loses 69.8%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 61.5%Ties 0.7%Loses 37.9%
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: AJo, number 15. One place weaker: 66, number 17. All 169, on the grid.
In the glossary: suited, suited connector, 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.