How to Play King Queen in Poker

Introduction

King and Queen are the two strongest cards in poker. If you have suited King and Queen, you can make good hands. But you should know when to take which action. You should know when to Call, Bet, Raise, and Fold.

This article will help you understand everything about King-Queen suited.

Objective

The article aims to help players understand the King-Queen Suited and its actions.

How to Play King-Queen Suited Preflop

King-Queen suited is indeed a strong hand. You should raise pre-flop irrespective of your position. If nobody raises after you, this means none of them have stronger hands.

There is also a possibility that your opponent will fold when you raise.

Playing Against a Raise

You can definitely 3-bet if someone raises before you. However, depending on the situation, calling is sometimes better.

Let’s say you are playing a ₹100/₹250 game, a tight player (UTG) raises a significant amount, and you are a Big Blind. Now, if you raise here, the tight player might re-raise. You will end up betting a massive chunk of money and playing from the wrong position. Hence, in situations like these, always Call.

Against a 3-Bet

Except in certain situations, KQ suited is not a good hand to raise against 3-bet. Hence, you should always Call against a 3-bet.

Against a 4-Bet

If you face a 4-bet, first check your position and your opponent’s gameplay and behaviour. Then, you can decide whether to Call or Fold.

If you are in a late position, it’s better to call a 4-bet. Calling is a good option if you and your opponent are in a late position.

See, most players don’t 4-bet if they don’t have a strong hand. So, if you are playing from an early position, it’s better to Fold than Call.

Tips for Playing King-Queen Suited Postflop

Here are a few tips for playing King-Queen suited post-flop:

• Remember, King-Queen suited is a strong hand; it can help you make better hands like straights and Flushes. So, even if your opponent raises pre-flop, you can confidently call their raise or re-raise.
• If you are the first to act, you can use 33-50% of the pot for your bet, and if you are the last to act on the table, you can use 33-6% of the pot for your bet.
• Lastly, if you are in the river and the table seems less dangerous, you can increase the bet value.
• Betting in pre-flop with King-Queen suited can help you make a bigger pot. The ideal strategy (bluffing) would be to bet in the pre-flop and flop. And if you get a draw in the turn, increase the bet. This will put pressure on weaker hands, leading them to fold.
• Before taking any action, consider your position at the table and your opponent’s behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is King Queen suited?

King-Queen is suited to help you make stronger hands that are straight and flush. 

Should you call a 3-bit with KQ?

Yes, you should call a 3-bet with KQ. It has good potential post-flop, but be careful against aggressive players.

Conclusion

If you have read this far, you have understood the nitty-gritty of King-Queen suited. These strong cards also help you make stronger hands to win the pot. Provided you play smartly in each round. To sharpen your skills, it is better to practice with your friends. Practice can also help you develop your strategy and learn new bluffing skills.