# How To Play King-Six Suited (K6s) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [King-Six Suited (K6s) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/king-six-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
King-Six Suited (K6s) Is A Late-Position Suited King (55.9% Equity Vs. Random) Offering Second-Nut Flush Potential And Backdoor Low-Straight Connectivity.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `K6s`
- **Common Nickname**: Suited King-Six
- **Hand Category**: Suited King
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 45 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 55.9%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 0% Fold |
| HJ | 10% Mixed Open |
| CO | 100% Open Raise |
| BTN | 100% Open Raise |
| SB | 100% Open Raise |

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Fold To Most 3-Bets Outside Of Deep-Stacked Button Vs. Blind Spots.
- **Postflop Execution**: Check Back Vulnerable King-Pair Flops To Avoid Kicker Domination, And Bet Aggressively When Turning Flush Or Two-Pair Equity.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| KK (Pocket Kings) | 11.2% | 88.3% | 0.5% |
| T9s (Ten-Nine Suited) | 54.6% | 44.9% | 0.5% |
| 55 (Pocket Fives) | 46.5% | 53.0% | 0.5% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate K6s Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=K6s)
- **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)