Q9s vs random hand equity
Q9 suited has exact preflop equity 57.66% vs a random hand (win 56.22%, tie 2.88%, lose 40.89%), ranking 43 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 56.22% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 2.88% |
| Lose | 40.89% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 57.66% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 43 / 169 |
| Boards enumerated | 2,097,572,400 |
Note: class-average values. Specific suit combinations (e.g. shared suits) shift the numbers by a few tenths of a percent.
Best 5 opponents / Worst 5 opponents
| Best 5 opponents | 92o（76.87%）、93o（76.38%）、94o（76.26%）、95o（74.65%）、J9o（74.20%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | QQ（14.46%）、KK（17.80%）、AA（18.92%）、AQs（28.46%）、KQs（28.99%） |
FAQ
Is Q9s a good starting hand?
Q9s has 57.66% equity vs a random hand, ranking 43 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does Q9s fear most?
Toughest opponents for Q9s: QQ (Q9s equity 14.46%), KK (Q9s equity 17.80%), AA (Q9s equity 18.92%), AQs (Q9s equity 28.46%), KQs (Q9s equity 28.99%).
What does "vs random hand" mean?
The opponent holds any two of the remaining 50 cards with equal probability (1,225 combos); figures are the weighted exhaustive average over all of them.
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, “Q9s vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/q9s-vs-random (2026).