# How To Play Ace-Six Suited (A6s) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Ace-Six Suited (A6s) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/ace-six-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Ace-Six Suited (A6s) Is The Bridge Between Middle And Wheel Suited Aces (58.9% Equity Vs. Random), Opening Standard From Cutoff, Button, And Small Blind While Mixing From Early Seats.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `A6s`
- **Common Nickname**: Mile High Ace Suited
- **Hand Category**: Suited Ace
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 30 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 58.9%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 12% Mixed Open |
| HJ | 65% Mixed Open |
| CO | 100% Open Raise |
| BTN | 100% Open Raise |
| SB | 100% Open Raise |

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Fold Out Of Position Against Linear 3-Bets; Mix Call And Polarized 4-Bet Bluffs In Late Position.
- **Postflop Execution**: Focus On Realizing Nut Flush Equity And Picking Up Low-Board Backdoor Straight Draws On 5-4-X And 7-5-X Textures.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| AKs (Ace-King Suited) | 25.8% | 70.3% | 3.9% |
| JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) | 56.4% | 43.1% | 0.5% |
| 55 (Pocket Fives) | 46.7% | 52.8% | 0.5% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate A6s Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=A6s)
- **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)