AKo vs KQs equity
Preflop, AKo beats KQs with exact equity 70.42% vs 29.58%: AKo wins 69.85%, KQs wins 29.00%, ties 1.15%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 5,136,912 deals.
| AKo Win | 69.85% |
|---|---|
| KQs Win | 29.00% |
| Tie | 1.15% |
| AKo Equity (win + tie/2) | 70.42% |
| KQs Equity (win + tie/2) | 29.58% |
| Boards enumerated | 5,136,912 |
| Suit combinations | 3 |
| Losing frequency | AKo loses 1 in 3.4 |
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, AKo or KQs?
AKo is ahead: AKo has 70.42% equity vs 29.58% (exact enumeration).
How often do AKo vs KQs tie?
Ties occur 1.15% of the time (59,136 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, “AKo vs KQs equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/ako-vs-kqs (2026).