TT vs KQ: Odds & Interactive Calculator

HandWinTieEquity
TT (Pocket Tens)55.6%0.4%55.8%
KQ (King-Queen)44.0%0.4%44.2%

Suited vs offsuit: KQ

MatchupWinTieEquity
KQs46.1%0.4%46.3%
KQo43.3%0.4%43.5%

How TT vs KQ unfolds by street

Pocket Tens (TT) is still ahead on 67% of flops against KQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 61%. KQ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.

StreetTT still aheadKQ flipped the lead
Flop67%33%
Turn61%39%

TT vs KQ is the classic preflop race — a pocket pair against two overcards (connected overcards). The pair noses ahead: TT wins 55.6%, KQ wins 44.0%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The unpaired hand has six outs twice over (any King or Queen), and with its straight gappers live too the whole thing sits within a few points of a coin flip.

Think in variance terms: 55.8% 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 55.8% favorite is correct every time; the 44.2% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.

In practice, TT vs KQ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: TT wants to realize its 55.6% 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 2.

Where to take TT vs KQ next

Getting it in near the money bubble or at a final table? Chip equity isn't prize equity — check the spot in the ICM calculator before you call off your stack.

Played a hand like this yourself? Import it into the poker hand analyzer for a street-by-street review of every decision, not just the all-in.

For the bigger picture, the poker tournament strategy guide covers when to shove and when to fold as stacks shrink, and what GTO poker is explains why strong players think in ranges rather than single hands.

New to the game? The poker hand rankings chart shows which hand wins at showdown, how to play poker: a beginner's guide walks through the rules and betting rounds, and the poker strategy guide shows where preflop equity fits into a winning game plan.

TT vs KQ FAQ

Who wins TT vs KQ preflop?

TT (Pocket Tens) is the favorite, winning 55.6% of all runouts, while KQ (King-Queen) wins 44.0%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, TT's preflop equity is 55.8%.

Does the TT vs KQ 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: TT's equity runs from 53.6% to 56.9% 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 (TT leads on 67% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.

Is TT vs KQ a good spot to get all-in?

For TT, yes — a 55.8% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KQ at 44.2%, 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 KQ after the flop?

TT is still ahead on 67% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 61% of boards; KQ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.

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TT against a range

All-in against one known hand is the textbook case; at the table TT is usually up against a range. Exact equities, computed over every combo with card removal applied:

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