KQ vs 86s: Odds & Interactive Calculator
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KQ (King-Queen) | 60.8% | 0.6% | 61.1% |
| 86s (Eight-Six Suited) | 38.6% | 0.6% | 38.9% |
Suited vs offsuit: KQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KQs | 62.7% | 0.7% | 63.0% |
| KQo | 60.1% | 0.6% | 60.5% |
How KQ vs 86s unfolds by street
King-Queen (KQ) is still ahead on 70% of flops against 86s, and the lead survives to the turn on 67%. 86s takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | KQ still ahead | 86s flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 70% | 30% |
| Turn | 67% | 33% |
Two unpaired hands with all four ranks live: KQ vs 86s. KQ wins 60.8%, 86s wins 38.6%, and 0.6% of boards chop. The favorite isn't running away with it — 38.6% of the time 86s pairs up first or backs into the better runout — but higher cards making higher pairs is enough to keep KQ in front.
Here's the intuition behind 61.1% to 38.9%: KQ wins roughly 2 of every 3 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 38.9% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play KQ vs 86s depends on which side you hold. With KQ you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 60.8% edge to showdown when you can; with 86s, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
KQ vs 86s FAQ
Who wins KQ vs 86s preflop?
KQ (King-Queen) is the favorite, winning 60.8% of all runouts, while 86s (Eight-Six Suited) wins 38.6%. The remaining 0.6% are split pots. Counting splits as half, KQ's preflop equity is 61.1%.
Does the KQ vs 86s probability change all-in preflop?
No. Once both hands are all-in preflop the odds are set by the cards alone — position, stack size and who bet first change nothing. The only thing that moves the number is suits: KQ's equity runs from 59.7% to 65.3% depending on suitedness and which suits the two hands share, which is why different sites quote slightly different figures. It does change once board cards are dealt (KQ leads on 70% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is KQ vs 86s a good spot to get all-in?
For KQ, yes — a 61.1% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For 86s at 38.9%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does KQ hold up against 86s after the flop?
KQ is still ahead on 70% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 67% of boards; 86s takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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KQ against a range
All-in against one known hand is the textbook case; at the table KQ is usually up against a range. Exact equities, computed over every combo with card removal applied:
- KQ vs calling station — 55.8% against 670 combos (50.5% of hands)
- KQ vs BTN open — 53.8% against 586 combos (44.2% of hands)
- KQ vs CO open — 50.8% against 366 combos (27.6% of hands)
- KQ vs 10bb shove — 46.8% against 334 combos (25.2% of hands)