# How To Play King-Jack Offsuit (KJo) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [King-Jack Offsuit (KJo) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/king-jack-offsuit)

## Executive Answer Summary
King-Jack Offsuit (KJo) Is A Staple Late-Position Offsuit Broadway Hand (60.4% Equity Vs. Random) That Opens Pure From Cutoff, Button, And Small Blind But Requires Discipline Against 3-Bets.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `KJo`
- **Common Nickname**: Kojak Offsuit
- **Hand Category**: Offsuit Broadway
- **Deck Combinations**: 12 Out Of 1,326 (0.90% (110 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 31 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 60.4%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 0% Fold |
| HJ | 45% Mixed Open |
| CO | 100% Open Raise |
| BTN | 100% Open Raise |
| SB | 100% Open Raise |

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Primarily Fold Facing 3-Bets Due To Reverse Implied Odds Against AK, AQ, AJ, And KQ.
- **Postflop Execution**: Bet For Value On King-High And Jack-High Textures In Single-Raised Pots, And Use Broadway Blockers To Bluff River Runouts When Draws Miss.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| QJo (Queen-Jack Offsuit) | 73.1% | 24.1% | 2.8% |
| A8s (Ace-Eight Suited) | 41.8% | 57.7% | 0.5% |
| 88 (Pocket Eights) | 45.0% | 54.5% | 0.5% |

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