KT vs QJ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT (King-Ten) | 58.9% | 0.7% | 59.3% |
| QJ (Queen-Jack) | 40.4% | 0.7% | 40.7% |
Suited vs offsuit: KT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTs | 60.5% | 0.7% | 60.9% |
| KTo | 58.4% | 0.7% | 58.7% |
How KT vs QJ unfolds by street
King-Ten (KT) is still ahead on 70% of flops against QJ, and the lead survives to the turn on 64%. QJ takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | KT still ahead | QJ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 70% | 30% |
| Turn | 64% | 36% |
KT vs QJ is a four-live-card fight — no pair, no shared rank, just rank order and geometry. KT wins 58.9%, QJ wins 40.4%, and 0.7% of boards chop. Whoever pairs first usually scoops, so the edge comes from KT making the higher pair plus whatever straight and flush equity runs between the two hands.
Think in variance terms: 59.3% equity means KT loses this all-in nearly 41 times in 100, so even a "dominant" spot is a coin you'll see come up tails plenty. Getting it in as the 59.3% favorite is correct every time; the 40.7% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.
In practice, KT vs QJ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: KT wants to realize its 58.9% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while QJ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 2.
KT vs QJ FAQ
Who wins KT vs QJ preflop?
KT (King-Ten) is the favorite, winning 58.9% of all runouts, while QJ (Queen-Jack) wins 40.4%. The remaining 0.7% are split pots. Counting splits as half, KT's preflop equity is 59.3%.
How often does QJ beat KT?
QJ wins 40.4% of the time all-in preflop against KT — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 2) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is KT vs QJ a good spot to get all-in?
For KT, yes — a 59.3% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For QJ at 40.7%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does KT hold up against QJ after the flop?
KT is still ahead on 70% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 64% of boards; QJ takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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