# How To Play Pocket Queens (QQ) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Pocket Queens (QQ) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/pocket-queens)

## Executive Answer Summary
Pocket Queens (QQ) Ranks Third Among All 169 Hold'em Starting Hands With 79.9% Heads-Up Equity Vs. A Random Hand And A 53.5% Edge In Classic Coinflips Against Ace-King Suited.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `QQ`
- **Common Nickname**: Ladies
- **Hand Category**: Premium Pocket Pair
- **Deck Combinations**: 6 Out Of 1,326 (0.45% (220 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 3 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 79.9%

## 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**: Mix 65% 4-Bet And 35% Call Vs. Early Position 3-Bets; 100% 4-Bet Value Vs. Button And Blind 3-Bets.
- **Postflop Execution**: Push Equity On Low And Medium Boards Before Overcards Arrive. Exercise Caution Facing Multiple Barrels On Ace-High Or King-High Textures.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| AKs (Ace-King Suited) | 53.5% | 46.1% | 0.4% |
| JJ (Pocket Jacks) | 81.7% | 17.8% | 0.5% |
| AQs (Ace-Queen Suited) | 65.9% | 33.4% | 0.7% |

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