# How To Play Ace-Jack Suited (AJs) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Ace-Jack Suited (AJs) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/ace-jack-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Ace-Jack Suited (AJs) Opens 100% From Every 6-Max Seat And Provides High Nut-Flush And Broadway Straight Playability In Both Single-Raised And 3-Bet Pots.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `AJs`
- **Common Nickname**: Ajax Suited
- **Hand Category**: Strong Broadway Suited
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 9 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 65.4%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 100% Open Raise |
| HJ | 100% Open Raise |
| CO | 100% Open Raise |
| BTN | 100% Open Raise |
| SB | 100% Open Raise |

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Call In Position To Realize Suited Nut Equity; Mix Fold And Call Out Of Position Against Tight 3-Bets.
- **Postflop Execution**: Leverage Backdoor And Direct Nut Flush Draws As Aggressive Semi-Bluffs While Pot-Controlling One-Pair Hands On Wet Boards.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 46.0% | 53.6% | 0.4% |
| ATs (Ace-Ten Suited) | 70.7% | 25.0% | 4.3% |
| KQs (King-Queen Suited) | 60.4% | 39.0% | 0.6% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate AJs Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=AJs)
- **View Full 13x13 Preflop Grid**: [GTO Preflop Range Matrix](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges)
- **All Starting Hands**: [Starting Hand Encyclopedia](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands)