AT vs KQ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT (Ace-Ten) | 59.3% | 0.5% | 59.5% |
| KQ (King-Queen) | 40.2% | 0.5% | 40.5% |
Suited vs offsuit: AT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATs | 60.9% | 0.5% | 61.2% |
| ATo | 58.8% | 0.5% | 59.0% |
How AT vs KQ unfolds by street
Ace-Ten (AT) is still ahead on 70% of flops against KQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 64%. KQ takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AT still ahead | KQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 70% | 30% |
| Turn | 64% | 36% |
Two unpaired hands with all four ranks live: AT vs KQ. AT wins 59.3%, KQ wins 40.2%, and 0.5% of boards chop. The favorite isn't running away with it — 40.2% of the time KQ pairs up first or backs into the better runout — but higher cards making higher pairs is enough to keep AT in front.
Here's the intuition behind 59.5% to 40.5%: AT wins roughly 1 of every 2 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 40.5% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play AT vs KQ depends on which side you hold. With AT you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 59.3% edge to showdown when you can; with KQ, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
AT vs KQ FAQ
Who wins AT vs KQ preflop?
AT (Ace-Ten) is the favorite, winning 59.3% of all runouts, while KQ (King-Queen) wins 40.2%. The remaining 0.5% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AT's preflop equity is 59.5%.
How often does KQ beat AT?
KQ wins 40.2% of the time all-in preflop against AT — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 2) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is AT vs KQ a good spot to get all-in?
For AT, yes — a 59.5% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KQ at 40.5%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AT hold up against KQ after the flop?
AT is still ahead on 70% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 64% of boards; KQ takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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