QQ vs AQ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| QQ (Pocket Queens) | 68.1% | 1.3% | 68.7% |
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 30.7% | 1.3% | 31.3% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 33.7% | 1.2% | 34.3% |
| AQo | 29.7% | 1.3% | 30.3% |
How QQ vs AQ unfolds by street
Pocket Queens (QQ) is still ahead on 82% of flops against AQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 76%. AQ takes the lead on the other 18% of flops, almost always by flopping a set. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | QQ still ahead | AQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 82% | 18% |
| Turn | 76% | 24% |
QQ vs AQ is a card-removal spot: the pair holds one of the cards the unpaired hand most wants. QQ wins 68.1%, AQ wins 30.7%, and 1.3% of boards chop. Blocking an out (and vice versa) pushes the favorite past a clean race — it's one of the most common all-in confrontations you'll actually face.
Think in variance terms: 68.7% equity means QQ loses this all-in nearly 31 times in 100, so even a "dominant" spot is a coin you'll see come up tails plenty. Getting it in as the 68.7% favorite is correct every time; the 31.3% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.
In practice, QQ vs AQ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: QQ wants to realize its 68.1% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while AQ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
QQ vs AQ FAQ
Who wins QQ vs AQ preflop?
QQ (Pocket Queens) is the favorite, winning 68.1% of all runouts, while AQ (Ace-Queen) wins 30.7%. The remaining 1.3% are split pots. Counting splits as half, QQ's preflop equity is 68.7%.
How often does AQ beat QQ?
AQ wins 30.7% of the time all-in preflop against QQ — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is QQ vs AQ a good spot to get all-in?
For QQ, yes — a 68.7% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For AQ at 31.3%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does QQ hold up against AQ after the flop?
QQ is still ahead on 82% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 76% of boards; AQ takes the lead on the other 18% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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