QQ vs KQ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| QQ (Pocket Queens) | 67.0% | 1.2% | 67.6% |
| KQ (King-Queen) | 31.8% | 1.2% | 32.4% |
Suited vs offsuit: KQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KQs | 34.8% | 1.2% | 35.3% |
| KQo | 30.9% | 1.2% | 31.5% |
How QQ vs KQ unfolds by street
Pocket Queens (QQ) is still ahead on 81% of flops against KQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 75%. KQ takes the lead on the other 19% of flops, almost always by flopping a set. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | QQ still ahead | KQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 81% | 19% |
| Turn | 75% | 25% |
QQ vs KQ is a card-removal spot: the pair holds one of the cards the unpaired hand most wants. QQ wins 67.0%, KQ wins 31.8%, and 1.2% 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.
At a final table the raw 67.6% / 32.4% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 32.4% 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, QQ vs KQ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: QQ wants to realize its 67.0% 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 3.
QQ vs KQ FAQ
Who wins QQ vs KQ preflop?
QQ (Pocket Queens) is the favorite, winning 67.0% of all runouts, while KQ (King-Queen) wins 31.8%. The remaining 1.2% are split pots. Counting splits as half, QQ's preflop equity is 67.6%.
How often does KQ beat QQ?
KQ wins 31.8% 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 KQ a good spot to get all-in?
For QQ, yes — a 67.6% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KQ at 32.4%, 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 KQ after the flop?
QQ is still ahead on 81% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 75% of boards; KQ takes the lead on the other 19% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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