# How To Play Ace-Nine Suited (A9s) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Ace-Nine Suited (A9s) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/ace-nine-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Ace-Nine Suited (A9s) Is The Strongest Non-Broadway Suited Ace (63.0% Equity Vs. Random), Opening As A Low-Frequency Mix From Early Position And 100% From Hijack, Cutoff, Button, And Small Blind.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `A9s`
- **Common Nickname**: Rounders Hand
- **Hand Category**: Suited Ace
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 19 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 63.0%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 12% Mixed Open |
| 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 Selectively In Position Against Wide Late-Position 3-Bets; Fold Facing Tight Early-Position 3-Bets.
- **Postflop Execution**: Exercise Pot Control On Ace-High Boards Against Early-Position Openers Where Stronger Kicker Aces Dominate, And Barrel Aggressively When Flopping Nut Flush Draws.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| ATs (Ace-Ten Suited) | 26.7% | 70.8% | 2.5% |
| 88 (Pocket Eights) | 46.1% | 53.5% | 0.4% |
| KQo (King-Queen Offsuit) | 58.9% | 40.5% | 0.6% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate A9s Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=A9s)
- **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)