# How To Play Ace-Queen Suited (AQs) In Texas Hold'em

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

## Executive Answer Summary
Ace-Queen Suited (AQs) Opens 100% From Every Position And Functions As A Core 3-Bet Value Hand From Middle And Late Positions With Strong Postflop Playability.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `AQs`
- **Common Nickname**: Little Slick Suited
- **Hand Category**: Premium Broadway Suited
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 8 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 66.2%

## 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 75% And 4-Bet 25% In Position; Call Or Fold Vs. Tight Early-Position 4-Bets.
- **Postflop Execution**: Value Bet Two Streets Comfortably On Ace-High And Queen-High Flops While Utilizing Nut Flush Draws For Semi-Bluff Check-Raises.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 46.2% | 53.4% | 0.4% |
| AJs (Ace-Jack Suited) | 71.0% | 24.8% | 4.2% |
| KQs (King-Queen Suited) | 70.5% | 28.7% | 0.8% |

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