# How To Play Queen-Ten Suited (QTs) In Texas Hold'em

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

## Executive Answer Summary
Queen-Ten Suited (QTs) Is A Dynamic Suited Broadway Gapper (60.1% Equity Vs. Random) Capable Of Making Broadway, King-High, And Queen-High Straights Alongside Strong Flush Draws.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `QTs`
- **Common Nickname**: Quint Suited
- **Hand Category**: Suited Broadway
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 22 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 60.1%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 28% Mixed Open |
| 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 At 100BB Stack Depth Due To Superior Equity Realization; Mix 3-Bet From Cutoff And Button.
- **Postflop Execution**: Leverage Double-Gutshot And Open-Ended Straight Draws On Broadway And Middle Boards To Pressure One-Pair Holdings.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| AKo (Ace-King Offsuit) | 38.7% | 60.8% | 0.5% |
| J9s (Jack-Nine Suited) | 64.6% | 34.8% | 0.6% |
| 66 (Pocket Sixes) | 47.5% | 52.0% | 0.5% |

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