KQ vs AA: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KQ (King-Queen) | 13.7% | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| AA (Pocket Aces) | 85.9% | 0.4% | 86.1% |
Suited vs offsuit: KQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KQs | 16.9% | 0.4% | 17.1% |
| KQo | 12.7% | 0.4% | 12.9% |
How KQ vs AA unfolds by street
Pocket Aces (AA) is still ahead on 96% of flops against KQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 91%. KQ takes the lead on the other 4% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AA still ahead | KQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 96% | 4% |
| Turn | 91% | 9% |
KQ vs AA is about as good as a non-cooler gets for the pair: both of KQ's cards are undercards, so no single card flips the lead. AA wins 85.9%, KQ wins 13.7%, 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 6.3-to-1 clip. You'll hear this matchup argued about constantly — the enumerator settles it for good.
At a final table the raw 86.1% / 13.9% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 13.9% underdog, KQ 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, KQ vs AA rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: AA wants to realize its 85.9% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while KQ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 7.
KQ vs AA FAQ
Who wins KQ vs AA preflop?
AA (Pocket Aces) is the favorite, winning 85.9% of all runouts, while KQ (King-Queen) wins 13.7%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, KQ's preflop equity is 13.9%.
Does the KQ vs AA 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 12.1% to 17.7% 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 (AA leads on 96% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is AA vs KQ a good spot to get all-in?
For AA, yes — a 86.1% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KQ at 13.9%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AA hold up against KQ after the flop?
AA is still ahead on 96% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 91% of boards; KQ takes the lead on the other 4% 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)