# How To Play Ace-King Suited (AKs) In Texas Hold'em

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

## Executive Answer Summary
Ace-King Suited (AKs) Is The Strongest Non-Paired Hand In Texas Hold'em, Combining Top-Pair Nut Kicker Strength With Nut Flush And Royal Flush Potential Plus Key AA And KK Card Removal.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `AKs`
- **Common Nickname**: Big Slick Suited
- **Hand Category**: Premium Broadway Suited
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 6 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 67.0%

## 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**: 100% 4-Bet Or Call Mix; Ideal 4-Bet Jam Hand Because It Blocks Half Of Villain's AA And KK Combinations.
- **Postflop Execution**: Continuation Bet High Cards And Backdoor Nut Flush Draws Aggressively. When Hitting Top Pair Top Kicker, Extract Three Streets Of Value Against Worse Top Pairs.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| QQ (Pocket Queens) | 46.1% | 53.5% | 0.4% |
| AQo (Ace-Queen Offsuit) | 74.8% | 20.9% | 4.3% |
| KQs (King-Queen Suited) | 74.1% | 25.1% | 0.8% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate AKs Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=AKs)
- **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)