AT vs QJ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT (Ace-Ten) | 58.2% | 0.4% | 58.5% |
| QJ (Queen-Jack) | 41.3% | 0.4% | 41.5% |
Suited vs offsuit: AT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATs | 59.9% | 0.5% | 60.1% |
| ATo | 57.7% | 0.4% | 57.9% |
How AT vs QJ unfolds by street
Ace-Ten (AT) is still ahead on 68% of flops against QJ, and the lead survives to the turn on 64%. QJ takes the lead on the other 32% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AT still ahead | QJ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 68% | 32% |
| Turn | 64% | 36% |
AT vs QJ is a four-live-card fight — no pair, no shared rank, just rank order and geometry. AT wins 58.2%, QJ wins 41.3%, and 0.4% of boards chop. Whoever pairs first usually scoops, so the edge comes from AT making the higher pair plus whatever straight and flush equity runs between the two hands.
At a final table the raw 58.5% / 41.5% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 41.5% underdog, QJ 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, AT vs QJ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: AT wants to realize its 58.2% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while QJ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 2.
AT vs QJ FAQ
Who wins AT vs QJ preflop?
AT (Ace-Ten) is the favorite, winning 58.2% of all runouts, while QJ (Queen-Jack) wins 41.3%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AT's preflop equity is 58.5%.
How often does QJ beat AT?
QJ wins 41.3% 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 QJ a good spot to get all-in?
For AT, yes — a 58.5% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For QJ at 41.5%, 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 QJ after the flop?
AT is still ahead on 68% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 64% of boards; QJ takes the lead on the other 32% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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