Which is better AT or KQ?

#1 August 29th, 2019, 5:44 PM

Guys, Good afternoon!

Would you like to know the best hand to play?

Although one has more strength preflop.

The other one plays better post flop.

Which do you prefer?

Which one is really the best?

#2 August 29th, 2019, 5:47 PM

In my subjective opinion KQo is better.

#3 August 29th, 2019, 5:49 PM

KQ is better until there is an ace on the flop, and it happens a lot. Which is better AT or KQ?

#4 August 29th, 2019, 5:50 PM

I would rather have KQ unless the AT is suited. Sometimes I don't even play AT in early position. It just loses too often to bigger Aces. I always play KQ. Really only have to worry about being up against AK or AQ. With AT you also have to worry about AJ.

#5 August 29th, 2019, 6:07 PM

Of course A-10 is better (equity: A10 - 58% ,KQ - 42)

#6 August 29th, 2019, 11:58 PM

Odds are better with AT pre-flop. I'll prefer the best hand to start with. From there it is just speculative. I'm not one to put a lot into a starting or favorite hand.

#7 August 30th, 2019, 12:00 AM

QK for me, I don't like gappers!

#8 August 30th, 2019, 12:04 AM

I like KQ as well, a little easier to know where I am.

#9 August 30th, 2019, 2:31 AM

Multi-way or heads up is also a factor. I'd take AT heads up, KQ against 2 or more.

#10 August 30th, 2019, 3:48 AM

I will always play QK over A10,because i have bad experiences with A10 hand,got some bad beats on that hand .. And QK is offer more chances than A10

#11 August 30th, 2019, 4:30 AM

I don't really like either of them, because even if they improve after the flop it's hard to know if you have the best hand or not. KQ gives you 4 more outs to make a straight, but A10 has more starting heads-up value, but really I don't mind if someone in front of me makes a big raise so I don't have to play these hands.

#12 August 30th, 2019, 4:58 AM

Always AT. Consider a stud or draw game where you can draw cards...riffle through the odds as you're trying to make the best hand.
You will be ahead with high card alone relative to KQ.

#13 August 30th, 2019, 5:03 AM

For me, AT still has priority . Of course it all depends on the situation at the table .

#14 August 30th, 2019, 6:36 AM

Originally Posted by wlad20082009

For me, AT still has priority . Of course it all depends on the situation at the table .

I agree A10 is what i would rather be holding as well. kq is good but poker is about math and the math tells us A10 is a superior holding. Which is better AT or KQ?

#15 August 30th, 2019, 6:53 AM

A10 wins over KQ. I do not understand why someone would prefer a hand that will eventually lose more.

#16 August 30th, 2019, 12:16 PM

Literally my hand 3 minutes ago.

A10o(him)
KQs(me)

AI preflop (i shove, he calls)

3 8 10 10 Q (board)

I mean, why even bother dropping the queen.

#17 August 31st, 2019, 3:56 PM

The equity says AT is better, but I prefer play with KQ...

#18 September 1st, 2019, 6:48 PM

Thanks for answers.
I prefer AT

#19 September 1st, 2019, 6:52 PM

well in numbers against each other A10 has 58.35 percent against 41.65 from KQ. But I play both

#20 September 1st, 2019, 7:14 PM

Odds are better with AT pre-flop.

#21 September 1st, 2019, 7:34 PM

A10 simply because you have the possibility to win with a high card.

#22 September 1st, 2019, 7:38 PM

KQ hands down, first they are monster cards, they are connected and opened end so more options. A T needs to double up or has to hit KQ to have a chance at a straight.

#23 September 1st, 2019, 7:44 PM

i suppose it always depends if QK is suited A10 will always have an overall odds advantage..

robert

#24 September 1st, 2019, 7:49 PM

Originally Posted by yoejslattery

I like KQ as well, a little easier to know where I am.

Same answer here when I play KQ. Generally I�d prefer to play AT more than KQ.

#25 September 1st, 2019, 7:51 PM

Hi! Good question, I agree, think it depends on what stage of the game, playing with these cards. If this is preflop all in, then AT has more equity, while if you play this hand postflop, you can see a stronger Ace. If we are talking about KQ then this is a strong enough hand for postflop.

#26 September 1st, 2019, 7:57 PM

AT is better if you look at the value of opportunity, but it all depends on the situation the table ...

#27 September 1st, 2019, 8:02 PM

if looking purely on preflop likelyhood AT is better but since more people play AK,AQ, AJ you will more often be dominated!

the expected number of wins are higher mathematically but the expect return is actually lower and the draw downs are bigger with AT than KQ. it requires a longer mathenatical analyse to get the result but basically its because you are more likely to dominate if you hit on the flop with KQ than AT.

if hitting an A on the flop with AT means you are likely to take a bigger drawdown since you are likely being dominate by a player wit A + K, Q,J - on the other hand with a KQ you just fold - both is loosing but AT you will take a big drawdown and KQ just your preflop bet

#28 September 1st, 2019, 8:13 PM

It seems A-T (especially offsuit) is an underrated hand.

The ace is, of course, the fairer half. Although the T is not a low card, it's one spot short of being a face card - and for that reason - is looked at funny in certain critical situations.

#29 September 1st, 2019, 8:17 PM

AT most of the time, although I would rather have KQ if playing 3+ handed. Number will always be in favour of AT though, and poker is a numbers game.

#30 September 1st, 2019, 8:18 PM

It always depends from the situation and from the other players. They cannot be used in the same way.

#31 September 1st, 2019, 8:53 PM

KQ is better but I rather play AT

#32 September 1st, 2019, 9:39 PM

I like AT and I prefer it. Preflop is much better than KQ. Maybe postflop tight, but I think AT is the winner too. I think AT Better than KQ in all categories.

#33 September 1st, 2019, 9:43 PM

AT is what I would choose to play more often. Although KQ is close behind it. I like both hands in an unopened pot though.

#34 September 1st, 2019, 9:45 PM

I prefer AT. With that hand I mostly win.

#35 September 2nd, 2019, 12:36 PM

I prefer pocket cards AT. Because if the opponent will be unsuitable board, with an ace we win.

#36 September 2nd, 2019, 12:44 PM

For me KQ is better playable but in the showdown A10 is slightly ahead.

#37 September 2nd, 2019, 1:16 PM

Many hands do not pair up therefore at showdown ace ten is better. Ultimately how you play these cards and when they show up will determine which is best. Both hands can be troublesome too. Must realize that there are many better hands out there and play them with caution.

#38 September 2nd, 2019, 4:53 PM

Without A, KQ better

#39 September 2nd, 2019, 5:09 PM

Always have to go with the better hamds so A T wins over KQ yet KQ is a very good low stack hand many a time this hand has doubled me up against hands like A T the only worry you have with K Q is when you flop all high cards someone tens to hit a Straight

#40 September 2nd, 2019, 9:51 PM

Good evening everyone.
AT or KQ?
These are hands that have to be played with caution, from UTG, UTG + 1, it's an easy fold, from MP1, MP2, MP3, I play if I'm at a very passive table, and from other raise positions.
Playing an Mtt, I prefer KQ and in sit�s gos the AT is much better.

#41 September 2nd, 2019, 10:12 PM

it is hard to decipher this, but I would have to say KQ plays better and is overall the better hand. a few examples why if u have kq and hit a queen you got second kicker if u have ace 10 an ace hits you have the 4th kicker. KQ plays better on a king high board then an ace on an ace high board. But with every hand they exact play is situational.

#42 September 2nd, 2019, 10:21 PM

A10 vs KQ sure A10 is the favorite, but A10 isn't as profitable imo.

Kicker is important, I play A10 carefully and prefer it to be suited.

#43 September 2nd, 2019, 10:48 PM

AT works better for me, especially if it's suited.

#44 September 3rd, 2019, 1:51 AM

Technically AT is better, cause of the simple fact you have A high preflop.... granted KQ blocks all the top draws.... so KQ is a lot easier to play post flop....

#45 September 3rd, 2019, 3:50 AM

Ace Ten every time you dont have to hit to win

#46 September 3rd, 2019, 5:00 AM

Ill tell you after the flop

#47 September 3rd, 2019, 6:54 AM

at some points, the first option is better because the ace is a senior kicker and sometimes plays well, but for me it’s better KQ sometimes a straight or two matches well, so I'm for KQ

#48 September 3rd, 2019, 11:57 AM

Anybody with a little bit of experience will tell you that they rather have AT than KQ. It's the best hand odds-wise, but also, how many times have you lost a flip with KQ vs A-rag? It's demoralizing...

AT any time, any day.

#49 September 3rd, 2019, 2:28 PM

playing with A10, I basically do not mind that the opponent had a hand QK)))

#50 September 7th, 2019, 6:02 AM

Neither is optimal for a shove but good enough for a small raise and fold to large 3bet in tournament play. Both plays well post flop in cash games with caution

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