KQ vs T9s: Odds & Interactive Calculator
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KQ (King-Queen) | 60.9% | 0.7% | 61.3% |
| T9s (Ten-Nine Suited) | 38.4% | 0.7% | 38.7% |
Suited vs offsuit: KQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KQs | 62.8% | 0.7% | 63.1% |
| KQo | 60.3% | 0.7% | 60.7% |
How KQ vs T9s unfolds by street
King-Queen (KQ) is still ahead on 71% of flops against T9s, and the lead survives to the turn on 67%. T9s takes the lead on the other 29% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | KQ still ahead | T9s flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 71% | 29% |
| Turn | 67% | 33% |
KQ vs T9s is a four-live-card fight — no pair, no shared rank, just rank order and geometry. KQ wins 60.9%, T9s wins 38.4%, and 0.7% of boards chop. Whoever pairs first usually scoops, so the edge comes from KQ making the higher pair plus whatever straight and flush equity runs between the two hands.
At a final table the raw 61.3% / 38.7% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 38.7% underdog, T9s 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 T9s rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: KQ wants to realize its 60.9% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while T9s should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
KQ vs T9s FAQ
Who wins KQ vs T9s preflop?
KQ (King-Queen) is the favorite, winning 60.9% of all runouts, while T9s (Ten-Nine Suited) wins 38.4%. The remaining 0.7% are split pots. Counting splits as half, KQ's preflop equity is 61.3%.
Does the KQ vs T9s 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 60.0% to 65.5% 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 71% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is KQ vs T9s a good spot to get all-in?
For KQ, yes — a 61.3% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For T9s at 38.7%, 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 T9s after the flop?
KQ is still ahead on 71% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 67% of boards; T9s takes the lead on the other 29% 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)