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Ace-king vs king-queen: the odds
What are the odds of ace-king against king-queen?
| Hand | Cards | Wins | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace-king | A♥ K♦ | 73.6% | 74.2% |
| King-queen | K♠ Q♣ | 25.3% | 25.8% |
| Split pot | — | 1.08% | — |
All-in before the flop, with five cards to come. Equity is each hand's average share of the pot — outright wins plus half of the split pots. Computed by enumerating all 1,712,304 possible boards with this site's own engine, so these are exact figures rather than a simulation.
Why the number looks like that
Domination through the shared king, and the ace does double duty: it beats the queen kicker and pairs to a hand king-queen cannot match. A trap hand, because king-queen looks strong right up to the showdown.
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