AA vs KQ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA (Pocket Aces) | 85.9% | 0.4% | 86.1% |
| KQ (King-Queen) | 13.7% | 0.4% | 13.9% |
Suited vs offsuit: KQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KQs | 16.9% | 0.4% | 17.1% |
| KQo | 12.7% | 0.4% | 12.9% |
How AA vs KQ unfolds by street
Pocket Aces (AA) is still ahead on 96% of flops against KQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 91%. KQ takes the lead on the other 4% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AA still ahead | KQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 96% | 4% |
| Turn | 91% | 9% |
AA vs KQ is about as good as a non-cooler gets for the pair: both of KQ's cards are undercards, so no single card flips the lead. AA wins 85.9%, KQ wins 13.7%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The underdog has to pair twice, make a straight or flush, or otherwise back in — which is why pairs stack undercards so reliably at a 6.3-to-1 clip. You'll hear this matchup argued about constantly — the enumerator settles it for good.
At a final table the raw 86.1% / 13.9% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 13.9% underdog, KQ 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, AA vs KQ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: AA wants to realize its 85.9% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while KQ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 7.
AA vs KQ FAQ
Who wins AA vs KQ preflop?
AA (Pocket Aces) is the favorite, winning 85.9% of all runouts, while KQ (King-Queen) wins 13.7%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AA's preflop equity is 86.1%.
How often does KQ beat AA?
KQ wins 13.7% of the time all-in preflop against AA — roughly 1 in 7 — so it needs good pot odds or fold equity to get the money in profitably.
Is AA vs KQ a good spot to get all-in?
For AA, yes — a 86.1% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KQ at 13.9%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AA hold up against KQ after the flop?
AA is still ahead on 96% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 91% of boards; KQ takes the lead on the other 4% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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