# How To Play King-Ten Suited (KTs) In Texas Hold'em

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

## Executive Answer Summary
King-Ten Suited (KTs) Is A High-Connectivity Suited Broadway Hand (61.8% Equity Vs. Random) That Opens Across All 6-Max Positions And Flops Strong Second-Nut Flush Draws And Broadway Straight Draws.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `KTs`
- **Common Nickname**: Katie Suited
- **Hand Category**: Suited Broadway
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 18 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 61.8%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 42% Mixed Open |
| 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 Against Standard 3-Bets And Use As A Linear 3-Bet From The Blinds Versus Button Opens.
- **Postflop Execution**: Play Aggressively With Combo Draws (Queen-Jack-X And Ace-Jack-X Boards) While Controlling Pot Size With Top Pair Ten-Kicker.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| QTs (Queen-Ten Suited) | 69.7% | 27.6% | 2.7% |
| 77 (Pocket Sevens) | 46.9% | 52.6% | 0.5% |
| A9o (Ace-Nine Offsuit) | 44.8% | 54.6% | 0.6% |

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