AK vs KK: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK (Ace-King) | 30.7% | 0.8% | 31.1% |
| KK (Pocket Kings) | 68.5% | 0.8% | 68.9% |
Suited vs offsuit: AK
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKs | 33.7% | 0.8% | 34.1% |
| AKo | 29.7% | 0.8% | 30.1% |
How AK vs KK unfolds by street
Pocket Kings (KK) is still ahead on 82% of flops against AK, and the lead survives to the turn on 76%. AK takes the lead on the other 18% of flops, almost always by flopping a set. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | KK still ahead | AK flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 82% | 18% |
| Turn | 76% | 24% |
AK vs KK is a card-removal spot: the pair holds one of the cards the unpaired hand most wants. KK wins 68.5%, AK wins 30.7%, and 0.8% of boards chop. Blocking an out (and vice versa) pushes the favorite past a clean race — it's one of the most common all-in confrontations you'll actually face. It's a benchmark spot every serious player should know cold.
At a final table the raw 68.9% / 31.1% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 31.1% underdog, AK 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, AK vs KK rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: KK wants to realize its 68.5% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while AK should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
AK vs KK FAQ
Who wins AK vs KK preflop?
KK (Pocket Kings) is the favorite, winning 68.5% of all runouts, while AK (Ace-King) wins 30.7%. The remaining 0.8% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AK's preflop equity is 31.1%.
How often does AK beat KK?
AK wins 30.7% of the time all-in preflop against KK — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is KK vs AK a good spot to get all-in?
For KK, yes — a 68.9% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For AK at 31.1%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does KK hold up against AK after the flop?
KK is still ahead on 82% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 76% of boards; AK takes the lead on the other 18% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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