66 vs AQ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 (Pocket Sixes) | 53.8% | 0.4% | 54.0% |
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 45.8% | 0.4% | 46.0% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 47.8% | 0.4% | 48.0% |
| AQo | 45.2% | 0.4% | 45.4% |
How 66 vs AQ unfolds by street
Pocket Sixes (66) is still ahead on 66% of flops against AQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 61%. AQ takes the lead on the other 34% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | 66 still ahead | AQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 66% | 34% |
| Turn | 61% | 39% |
66 vs AQ is a race in the truest sense: made hand now (66) versus the bigger drawing hand (AQ). 66 wins 53.8%, AQ wins 45.8%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The pair is ahead on a blank board but every Ace or Queen flips it, and the occasional straight adds a sliver more — which is why it plays out a hair off 50/50.
At a final table the raw 54.0% / 46.0% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 46.0% underdog, AQ pays an extra survival premium, so the chip-EV "close enough" call can be a clear ICM fold. The pure equity sets the floor; the payout ladder sets the real price.
In practice, 66 vs AQ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: 66 wants to realize its 53.8% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while AQ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 2.
66 vs AQ FAQ
Who wins 66 vs AQ preflop?
66 (Pocket Sixes) is the favorite, winning 53.8% of all runouts, while AQ (Ace-Queen) wins 45.8%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 66's preflop equity is 54.0%.
How often does AQ beat 66?
AQ wins 45.8% of the time all-in preflop against 66 — essentially a coin flip, so it is close to even money.
Is 66 vs AQ a good spot to get all-in?
For 66, yes — a 54.0% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For AQ at 46.0%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does 66 hold up against AQ after the flop?
66 is still ahead on 66% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 61% of boards; AQ takes the lead on the other 34% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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