# How To Play Ace-Ten Suited (ATs) In Texas Hold'em

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

## Executive Answer Summary
Ace-Ten Suited (ATs) Combines Nut-Flush Potential, Broadway Straight Connectivity, And Ace Blocker Power, Opening 100% From Every 6-Max Seat With 64.7% Equity Against A Random Hand.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `ATs`
- **Common Nickname**: Bookends
- **Hand Category**: Strong Suited Broadway
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 12 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 64.7%

## 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 Against Standard 3-Bets And Use As A High-EV 3-Bet Against Cutoff And Button Opens.
- **Postflop Execution**: Barrel Nut Flush Draws And Broadway Gutshots Aggressively While Exercising Pot Control On Ace-High Boards Against Early-Position Openers.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| KQs (King-Queen Suited) | 58.4% | 41.1% | 0.5% |
| 99 (Pocket Nines) | 46.3% | 53.3% | 0.4% |
| A9s (Ace-Nine Suited) | 70.8% | 26.7% | 2.5% |

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