# How To Play Ace-Three Suited (A3s) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Ace-Three Suited (A3s) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/ace-three-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Ace-Three Suited (A3s) Is A Versatile Suited Wheel Ace (59.4% Equity Vs. Random) That Opens Pure From Hijack Through Small Blind And Serves As A Polarized 3-Bet Bluff Against Late-Position Opens.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `A3s`
- **Common Nickname**: Baskin-Robbins Suited
- **Hand Category**: Suited Wheel Ace
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 26 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 59.4%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 8% 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**: Mix Call In Position Against Button/Blind 3-Bets And Occasional 4-Bet Bluff; Fold Out Of Position Vs. Tight 3-Bets.
- **Postflop Execution**: Prioritize Nut Flush Draw And Wheel Gutshot Semi-Bluffs Rather Than Calling Down Multi-Street Bets With Weak Top Pair.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| QQ (Pocket Queens) | 31.8% | 67.8% | 0.4% |
| JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) | 55.4% | 44.1% | 0.5% |
| 55 (Pocket Fives) | 46.7% | 52.8% | 0.5% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate A3s Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=A3s)
- **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)