KQs vs QJs equity
Preflop, KQs beats QJs with exact equity 70.84% vs 29.16%: KQs wins 69.64%, QJs wins 27.95%, ties 2.41%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 5,136,912 deals.
| KQs Win | 69.64% |
|---|---|
| QJs Win | 27.95% |
| Tie | 2.41% |
| KQs Equity (win + tie/2) | 70.84% |
| QJs Equity (win + tie/2) | 29.16% |
| Boards enumerated | 5,136,912 |
| Suit combinations | 3 |
| Losing frequency | KQs loses 1 in 3.6 |
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 QJs?
KQs is ahead: KQs has 70.84% equity vs 29.16% (exact enumeration).
How often do KQs vs QJs tie?
Ties occur 2.41% of the time (123,801 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 QJs equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/kqs-vs-qjs (2026).