# How To Play Queen-Ten Offsuit (QTo) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Queen-Ten Offsuit (QTo) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/queen-ten-offsuit)

## Executive Answer Summary
Queen-Ten Offsuit (QTo) Is A High-Frequency Cutoff, Button, And Small Blind Opening Hand (55.7% Equity Vs. Random) With Strong Broadway Connectivity Across K-J-X And J-9-X Flops.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `QTo`
- **Common Nickname**: Offsuit Queen-Ten
- **Hand Category**: Offsuit Broadway
- **Deck Combinations**: 12 Out Of 1,326 (0.90% (110 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 54 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 55.7%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 0% Fold |
| HJ | 0% Fold |
| CO | 55% Mixed Open |
| BTN | 100% Open Raise |
| SB | 100% Open Raise |

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Fold Facing 3-Bets At 100BB Stack Depth.
- **Postflop Execution**: Value Bet Thinly Against Big Blind Defenses On Queen-High Boards And Semi-Bluff Open-Ended Broadway Straight Draws.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| QJo (Queen-Jack Offsuit) | 25.4% | 70.2% | 4.4% |
| JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) | 67.2% | 29.2% | 3.6% |
| 88 (Pocket Eights) | 45.1% | 54.5% | 0.4% |

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