KQs vs KJs equity
Preflop, KQs beats KJs with exact equity 70.85% vs 29.15%: KQs wins 68.28%, KJs wins 26.57%, ties 5.15%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 5,136,912 deals.
| KQs Win | 68.28% |
|---|---|
| KJs Win | 26.57% |
| Tie | 5.15% |
| KQs Equity (win + tie/2) | 70.85% |
| KJs Equity (win + tie/2) | 29.15% |
| Boards enumerated | 5,136,912 |
| Suit combinations | 3 |
| Losing frequency | KQs loses 1 in 3.8 |
Note: class-average values. Specific suit combinations (e.g. shared suits) shift the numbers by a few tenths of a percent.
FAQ
Who wins more often, KQs or KJs?
KQs is ahead: KQs has 70.85% equity vs 29.15% (exact enumeration).
How often do KQs vs KJs tie?
Ties occur 5.15% of the time (264,666 of 5,136,912 outcomes).
Are these numbers simulated?
No. All 5,136,912 board combinations are exhaustively enumerated — mathematically exact and reproducible.
Related
Figures from app/data/matchup-matrix (exhaustive engine scripts/gen-matchup-matrix.mjs, cross-validated against lib/poker-equity.ts)
Cite this page: Pailiku, “KQs vs KJs equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/kqs-vs-kjs (2026).