# How To Play King-Jack Suited (KJs) In Texas Hold'em

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

## Executive Answer Summary
King-Jack Suited (KJs) Is A High-Playability Suited Broadway Hand (62.6% Equity Vs. Random) That Opens 100% Across All 6-Max Positions And Frequently Flops Second-Nut Flush Draws And Royal Flush Draws.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `KJs`
- **Common Nickname**: Kojak Suited
- **Hand Category**: Strong Suited Broadway
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 15 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 62.6%

## 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 At 100BB; Mix 3-Bet For Value And Equity Denial From The Blinds Against Late-Position Steals.
- **Postflop Execution**: Apply Pressure On King-High, Jack-High, And Queen-Ten-X Boards While Avoiding 3-Street All-In Commit Spots With Unimproved One-Pair Against Uncapped Ranges.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| QTs (Queen-Ten Suited) | 63.9% | 35.5% | 0.6% |
| 88 (Pocket Eights) | 46.6% | 52.9% | 0.5% |
| KJo (King-Jack Offsuit) | 52.6% | 4.5% | 42.9% |

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