TT vs AK: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 56.0% | 0.4% | 56.2% |
| AK (Ace-King) | 43.6% | 0.4% | 43.8% |
Suited vs offsuit: AK
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKs | 45.7% | 0.4% | 45.9% |
| AKo | 42.9% | 0.4% | 43.1% |
How TT vs AK unfolds by street
Pocket Tens (TT) is still ahead on 67% of flops against AK, and the lead survives to the turn on 62%. AK takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | TT still ahead | AK flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 67% | 33% |
| Turn | 62% | 38% |
When a pair meets two bigger cards you get a flip, and TT vs AK is exactly that: TT wins 56.0%, AK wins 43.6%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The overcards lean on six live outs — either Ace or King pairs to take the lead — which is why the unpaired side converts about 43.6%, the math behind every "I have to gamble" all-in in a tournament. It's a benchmark spot every serious player should know cold.
Think in variance terms: 56.2% equity means TT loses this all-in nearly 44 times in 100, so even a "dominant" spot is a coin you'll see come up tails plenty. Getting it in as the 56.2% favorite is correct every time; the 43.8% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.
In practice, TT vs AK rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: TT wants to realize its 56.0% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while AK should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 2.
TT vs AK FAQ
Who wins TT vs AK preflop?
TT (Pocket Tens) is the favorite, winning 56.0% of all runouts, while AK (Ace-King) wins 43.6%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, TT's preflop equity is 56.2%.
How often does AK beat TT?
AK wins 43.6% of the time all-in preflop against TT — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 2) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is TT vs AK a good spot to get all-in?
For TT, yes — a 56.2% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For AK at 43.8%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does TT hold up against AK after the flop?
TT is still ahead on 67% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 62% of boards; AK takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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