# How To Play Pocket Aces (AA) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Pocket Aces (AA) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/pocket-aces)

## Executive Answer Summary
Pocket Aces (AA) Is The Strongest Starting Hand In No-Limit Texas Hold'em, Winning 85.2% Of Pots Against A Random Hand And Opening Or 4-Betting At 100% Frequency From Every Table Position.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `AA`
- **Common Nickname**: Pocket Rockets And Bullets
- **Hand Category**: Premium Pocket Pair
- **Deck Combinations**: 6 Out Of 1,326 (0.45% (220 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 1 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 85.2%

## 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**: 100% 4-Bet Value From Out Of Position; 85% 4-Bet And 15% Trap Call In Position At 100BB.
- **Postflop Execution**: Build The Pot Across Three Streets On Dry And Disconnected Boards. On Monotone Or Four-To-A-Straight Boards, Check Back Or Bet Small When You Do Not Hold The Nut Suit Blocker.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| KK (Pocket Kings) | 81.9% | 17.6% | 0.5% |
| AKs (Ace-King Suited) | 87.9% | 11.6% | 0.5% |
| JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) | 79.6% | 20.0% | 0.4% |

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