# How To Play Queen-Jack Suited (QJs) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Queen-Jack Suited (QJs) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/queen-jack-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Queen-Jack Suited (QJs) Is A Premier Suited Broadway Connector Opening 100% Across All 6-Max Positions With Exceptional Multiway And Single-Raised Postflop Playability.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `QJs`
- **Common Nickname**: Maverick Suited
- **Hand Category**: Suited Broadway Connector
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 15 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 60.3%

## 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**: Call In Position When Deep-Stacked (100BB+) Because Suited Connected Hands Realize Equity Above Raw All-In Percentages.
- **Postflop Execution**: Attack Broadway-Heavy And Middling Connected Boards Using Straight And Flush Draw Equity.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| AKo (Ace-King Offsuit) | 39.6% | 59.9% | 0.5% |
| 99 (Pocket Nines) | 46.9% | 52.5% | 0.6% |
| JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) | 69.8% | 28.5% | 1.7% |

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