KQo vs 88 equity
Preflop, KQo beats 88 with exact equity 46.13% vs 53.87%: KQo wins 45.92%, 88 wins 53.66%, ties 0.41%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 10,273,824 deals.
| KQo Win | 45.92% |
|---|---|
| 88 Win | 53.66% |
| Tie | 0.41% |
| KQo Equity (win + tie/2) | 46.13% |
| 88 Equity (win + tie/2) | 53.87% |
| Boards enumerated | 10,273,824 |
| Suit combinations | 6 |
| Losing frequency | KQo 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, KQo or 88?
88 is ahead: KQo has 46.13% equity vs 53.87% (exact enumeration).
How often do KQo vs 88 tie?
Ties occur 0.41% of the time (42,501 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, “KQo vs 88 equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/kqo-vs-88 (2026).