KQs vs random hand equity
KQ suited has exact preflop equity 63.40% vs a random hand (win 62.41%, tie 1.98%, lose 35.61%), ranking 16 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 62.41% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 1.98% |
| Lose | 35.61% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 63.40% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 16 / 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 | Q2o（77.72%）、Q3o（77.22%）、Q4o（76.74%）、Q8o（76.71%）、Q7o（76.44%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | KK（13.87%）、AA（17.06%）、AKs（28.57%）、AQs（28.58%）、AKo（29.58%） |
FAQ
Is KQs a good starting hand?
KQs has 63.40% equity vs a random hand, ranking 16 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does KQs fear most?
Toughest opponents for KQs: KK (KQs equity 13.87%), AA (KQs equity 17.06%), AKs (KQs equity 28.57%), AQs (KQs equity 28.58%), AKo (KQs equity 29.58%).
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, “KQs vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/kqs-vs-random (2026).