AQ vs KJ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 62.2% | 0.5% | 62.5% |
| KJ (King-Jack) | 37.3% | 0.5% | 37.5% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 63.7% | 0.5% | 63.9% |
| AQo | 61.7% | 0.5% | 62.0% |
How AQ vs KJ unfolds by street
Ace-Queen (AQ) is still ahead on 72% of flops against KJ, and the lead survives to the turn on 67%. KJ takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AQ still ahead | KJ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 72% | 28% |
| Turn | 67% | 33% |
Two unpaired hands with all four ranks live: AQ vs KJ. AQ wins 62.2%, KJ wins 37.3%, and 0.5% of boards chop. The favorite isn't running away with it — 37.3% of the time KJ pairs up first or backs into the better runout — but higher cards making higher pairs is enough to keep AQ in front.
Translate that into a decision and it's simple pot-odds math: counting split pots as half, AQ carries 62.5% equity and KJ 37.5%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so KJ is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
How you play AQ vs KJ depends on which side you hold. With AQ you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 62.2% edge to showdown when you can; with KJ, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
AQ vs KJ FAQ
Who wins AQ vs KJ preflop?
AQ (Ace-Queen) is the favorite, winning 62.2% of all runouts, while KJ (King-Jack) wins 37.3%. The remaining 0.5% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AQ's preflop equity is 62.5%.
How often does KJ beat AQ?
KJ wins 37.3% of the time all-in preflop against AQ — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is AQ vs KJ a good spot to get all-in?
For AQ, yes — a 62.5% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KJ at 37.5%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AQ hold up against KJ after the flop?
AQ is still ahead on 72% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 67% of boards; KJ takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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