QQ vs 88 equity
Preflop, QQ beats 88 with exact equity 80.87% vs 19.13%: QQ wins 80.68%, 88 wins 18.94%, ties 0.38%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 10,273,824 deals.
| QQ Win | 80.68% |
|---|---|
| 88 Win | 18.94% |
| Tie | 0.38% |
| QQ Equity (win + tie/2) | 80.87% |
| 88 Equity (win + tie/2) | 19.13% |
| Boards enumerated | 10,273,824 |
| Suit combinations | 6 |
| Losing frequency | QQ loses 1 in 5.3 |
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, QQ or 88?
QQ is ahead: QQ has 80.87% equity vs 19.13% (exact enumeration).
How often do QQ vs 88 tie?
Ties occur 0.38% of the time (39,300 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, “QQ vs 88 equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/qq-vs-88 (2026).