KK vs QT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KK (Pocket Kings) | 84.8% | 0.4% | 85.0% |
| QT (Queen-Ten) | 14.8% | 0.4% | 15.0% |
Suited vs offsuit: QT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| QTs | 17.9% | 0.4% | 18.1% |
| QTo | 13.8% | 0.4% | 14.0% |
How KK vs QT unfolds by street
Pocket Kings (KK) is still ahead on 96% of flops against QT, and the lead survives to the turn on 91%. QT takes the lead on the other 4% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | KK still ahead | QT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 96% | 4% |
| Turn | 91% | 9% |
KK vs QT is about as good as a non-cooler gets for the pair: both of QT's cards are undercards, so no single card flips the lead. KK wins 84.8%, QT wins 14.8%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The underdog has to pair twice, make a straight or flush, or otherwise back in — which is why pairs stack undercards so reliably at a 5.7-to-1 clip.
Translate that into a decision and it's simple pot-odds math: counting split pots as half, KK carries 85.0% equity and QT 15.0%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so QT needs real fold equity, not just its raw share, to justify stacking off.
How you play KK vs QT depends on which side you hold. With KK you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 84.8% edge to showdown when you can; with QT, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
KK vs QT FAQ
Who wins KK vs QT preflop?
KK (Pocket Kings) is the favorite, winning 84.8% of all runouts, while QT (Queen-Ten) wins 14.8%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, KK's preflop equity is 85.0%.
How often does QT beat KK?
QT wins 14.8% of the time all-in preflop against KK — roughly 1 in 7 — so it needs good pot odds or fold equity to get the money in profitably.
Is KK vs QT a good spot to get all-in?
For KK, yes — a 85.0% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For QT at 15.0%, 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 QT after the flop?
KK is still ahead on 96% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 91% of boards; QT takes the lead on the other 4% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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