AK vs QT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK (Ace-King) | 63.8% | 0.5% | 64.0% |
| QT (Queen-Ten) | 35.8% | 0.5% | 36.0% |
Suited vs offsuit: AK
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKs | 65.2% | 0.5% | 65.4% |
| AKo | 63.3% | 0.5% | 63.5% |
How AK vs QT unfolds by street
Ace-King (AK) is still ahead on 74% of flops against QT, and the lead survives to the turn on 69%. QT takes the lead on the other 26% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AK still ahead | QT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 74% | 26% |
| Turn | 69% | 31% |
Two unpaired hands with all four ranks live: AK vs QT. AK wins 63.8%, QT wins 35.8%, and 0.5% of boards chop. The favorite isn't running away with it — 35.8% of the time QT pairs up first or backs into the better runout — but higher cards making higher pairs is enough to keep AK in front.
Here's the intuition behind 64.0% to 36.0%: AK wins roughly 2 of every 3 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 36.0% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play AK vs QT depends on which side you hold. With AK you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 63.8% edge to showdown when you can; with QT, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
AK vs QT FAQ
Who wins AK vs QT preflop?
AK (Ace-King) is the favorite, winning 63.8% of all runouts, while QT (Queen-Ten) wins 35.8%. The remaining 0.5% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AK's preflop equity is 64.0%.
How often does QT beat AK?
QT wins 35.8% of the time all-in preflop against AK — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is AK vs QT a good spot to get all-in?
For AK, yes — a 64.0% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For QT at 36.0%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AK hold up against QT after the flop?
AK is still ahead on 74% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 69% of boards; QT takes the lead on the other 26% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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