# Phil Hellmuth (AA) Vs. Tom Dwan (TT): Standard 100BB Variance Breakdown

> Source: [Tom Dwan 10-10 Suckout & Standard Variance Vs. Phil Hellmuth Math on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/famous-hands/hellmuth-vs-dwan-nbc-heads-up-aa-vs-tt)

## Executive Summary
When Tom Dwan 4-Bet/5-Bet Committed Pocket Tens (TT) Preflop Against Phil Hellmuth's Limp-Trapped Pocket Aces (AA) And Spiked A Ten On The Turn, Hellmuth Claimed TT Was Unplayable. Modern Heads-Up Solvers Prove Dwan's Play Was 100% Mandatory.

## Solver & Blocker Verdict
100% Standard Heads-Up Preflop All-In (AA 80.5% Vs TT 19.5%)

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