Queen-jack suited (QJs)
Number 28 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
60.3%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 59.1%, ties 2.4%
1 in 332hands you are dealt is QJs
Against three hands
- Q♦Q♣QQ pocket queensWins 15.0%Ties 1.6%Loses 83.4%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 38.7%Ties 0.5%Loses 60.8%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 63.3%Ties 0.9%Loses 35.8%
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 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: 55, number 27. One place weaker: K9s, number 29. 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.