KK vs AQ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KK (Pocket Kings) | 70.7% | 0.4% | 70.9% |
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 28.9% | 0.4% | 29.1% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 31.6% | 0.4% | 31.8% |
| AQo | 28.0% | 0.4% | 28.2% |
How KK vs AQ unfolds by street
Pocket Kings (KK) is still ahead on 82% of flops against AQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 77%. AQ takes the lead on the other 18% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | KK still ahead | AQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 82% | 18% |
| Turn | 77% | 23% |
KK vs AQ is a lopsided race — only one of AQ's cards is an overcard to the pair. KK wins 70.7%, AQ wins 28.9%, and 0.4% of boards chop. With roughly half the outs of a true two-overcard flip, AQ is a clear 2.4-to-1 dog that usually needs to pair its live card (or find a sneaky straight/two-pair runout) to win.
Think in variance terms: 70.9% equity means KK loses this all-in nearly 29 times in 100, so even a "dominant" spot is a coin you'll see come up tails plenty. Getting it in as the 70.9% favorite is correct every time; the 29.1% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.
In practice, KK vs AQ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: KK wants to realize its 70.7% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while AQ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
KK vs AQ FAQ
Who wins KK vs AQ preflop?
KK (Pocket Kings) is the favorite, winning 70.7% of all runouts, while AQ (Ace-Queen) wins 28.9%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, KK's preflop equity is 70.9%.
How often does AQ beat KK?
AQ wins 28.9% of the time all-in preflop against KK — roughly 1 in 3 — so it needs good pot odds or fold equity to get the money in profitably.
Is KK vs AQ a good spot to get all-in?
For KK, yes — a 70.9% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For AQ at 29.1%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does KK hold up against AQ after the flop?
KK is still ahead on 82% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 77% of boards; AQ takes the lead on the other 18% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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