# How To Play Four-Three Suited (43s) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Four-Three Suited (43s) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/four-three-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Four-Three Suited (43s) Is A Late-Position Suited Connector (45.8% Equity Vs. Random) That Excels In Deep-Stacked Pots By Flopping Disguised Wheel Straights And Two-Pair Combinations.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `43s`
- **Common Nickname**: Baby Suited Connector
- **Hand Category**: Suited Connector
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 66 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 45.8%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 0% Fold |
| HJ | 15% Mixed Open |
| CO | 75% Mixed Open |
| BTN | 100% Open Raise |
| SB | 78% Mixed Open |

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Fold Facing Early-Position 3-Bets; Defend Selectively In Position When Deep-Stacked.
- **Postflop Execution**: Apply Pressure On Low Connected Boards (5-6-2, A-2-5) And Fold Cleanly When Flopping Single Underpairs On Broadway Boards.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| AA (Pocket Aces) | 21.8% | 77.8% | 0.4% |
| KQo (King-Queen Offsuit) | 38.2% | 61.3% | 0.5% |
| 22 (Pocket Deuces) | 51.4% | 47.8% | 0.8% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate 43s Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=43s)
- **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)