# How To Play Eight-Six Suited (86s) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Eight-Six Suited (86s) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/eight-six-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Eight-Six Suited (86s) Is A Deceptive Late-Position Suited One-Gapper (50.1% Equity Vs. Random) Capable Of Cracking Overpairs When Flopping Hidden Straights On 9-7-5 And 7-5-4 Boards.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `86s`
- **Common Nickname**: Low Suited One-Gapper
- **Hand Category**: Suited Gapper
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 53 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 50.1%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 0% Fold |
| HJ | 0% Fold |
| CO | 64% Mixed Open |
| BTN | 100% Open Raise |
| SB | 88% Mixed Open |

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Fold Facing Standard 3-Bets Unless Deep-Stacked In Position Against Polarized Sizing.
- **Postflop Execution**: Play For Implied Odds And Board Coverage On Low Connected Flops; Avoid Calling Multiple Streets With Weak One-Pair Holdings.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| QQ (Pocket Queens) | 20.0% | 79.6% | 0.4% |
| AKs (Ace-King Suited) | 35.8% | 63.8% | 0.4% |
| 44 (Pocket Fours) | 48.6% | 50.9% | 0.5% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate 86s Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=86s)
- **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)