Hand strength

What is TPTK in Poker? Definition & Examples

Also known as Top Pair Top Kicker

Here's a clear definition with real-hand context, plus how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

TPTK (Top Pair Top Kicker) — Top pair with the best possible side card — ace-king on a king-high board.

In more detail

The strongest one-pair hand available, and the one that loses the most money. It is good enough to bet three streets and not good enough to want a raise, so the skill is in recognising which opponents only raise with better.

Common questions

What does TPTK mean in poker?

The strongest one-pair hand available, and the one that loses the most money. It is good enough to bet three streets and not good enough to want a raise, so the skill is in recognising which opponents only raise with better.

Related terms

Bottom Pair
A pair using one of your hole cards and the lowest board card.
Flush
Five cards of the same suit. Beats a straight.
Full House
Three of a kind plus a pair. Beats a flush.
Kicker
The side card that breaks ties between same-rank hands.

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