# How To Play Nine-Seven Suited (97s) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Nine-Seven Suited (97s) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/nine-seven-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Nine-Seven Suited (97s) Is A High-Playability Suited One-Gapper (52.1% Equity Vs. Random) That Connects Strongly With Low-To-Middling Boards (T-8-6, 8-6-5) Where Broadway Ranges Whiff.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `97s`
- **Common Nickname**: Middling Suited Gapper
- **Hand Category**: Suited Gapper
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 44 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 52.1%

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

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Fold Out Of Position; Mix Calls In Position Only At Deep 100BB+ Effective Stacks.
- **Postflop Execution**: Leverage Nut Advantage On 8-6-X And T-8-X Textures By Check-Raising Combo Draws And Double-Barreling Turn Cards That Increase Straight Equity.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| KK (Pocket Kings) | 20.1% | 79.5% | 0.4% |
| AQo (Ace-Queen Offsuit) | 38.4% | 61.2% | 0.4% |
| 55 (Pocket Fives) | 48.2% | 51.3% | 0.5% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate 97s Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=97s)
- **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)