KQs vs 99 equity
Preflop, KQs beats 99 with exact equity 47.44% vs 52.56%: KQs wins 47.24%, 99 wins 52.35%, ties 0.41%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 10,273,824 deals.
| KQs Win | 47.24% |
|---|---|
| 99 Win | 52.35% |
| Tie | 0.41% |
| KQs Equity (win + tie/2) | 47.44% |
| 99 Equity (win + tie/2) | 52.56% |
| Boards enumerated | 10,273,824 |
| Suit combinations | 6 |
| Losing frequency | KQs loses 1 in 1.9 |
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 99?
99 is ahead: KQs has 47.44% equity vs 52.56% (exact enumeration).
How often do KQs vs 99 tie?
Ties occur 0.41% of the time (42,534 of 10,273,824 outcomes).
Are these numbers simulated?
No. All 10,273,824 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 99 equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/kqs-vs-99 (2026).