AQ vs KT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 61.9% | 0.5% | 62.1% |
| KT (King-Ten) | 37.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 63.4% | 0.5% | 63.6% |
| AQo | 61.4% | 0.5% | 61.6% |
How AQ vs KT unfolds by street
Ace-Queen (AQ) is still ahead on 72% of flops against KT, and the lead survives to the turn on 67%. KT takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AQ still ahead | KT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 72% | 28% |
| Turn | 67% | 33% |
Two unpaired hands with all four ranks live: AQ vs KT. AQ wins 61.9%, KT wins 37.7%, and 0.5% of boards chop. The favorite isn't running away with it — 37.7% of the time KT pairs up first or backs into the better runout — but higher cards making higher pairs is enough to keep AQ in front.
Here's the intuition behind 62.1% to 37.9%: AQ wins roughly 2 of every 3 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 37.9% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play AQ vs KT depends on which side you hold. With AQ you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 61.9% edge to showdown when you can; with KT, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
AQ vs KT FAQ
Who wins AQ vs KT preflop?
AQ (Ace-Queen) is the favorite, winning 61.9% of all runouts, while KT (King-Ten) wins 37.7%. The remaining 0.5% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AQ's preflop equity is 62.1%.
How often does KT beat AQ?
KT wins 37.7% 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 KT a good spot to get all-in?
For AQ, yes — a 62.1% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KT at 37.9%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AQ hold up against KT after the flop?
AQ is still ahead on 72% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 67% of boards; KT takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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