How to play AA
Pocket Aces
A♠
A♥
Strength rank
#1
of 169 hands
Top
1%
of all starting hands
Equity vs random
85.1%
heads-up
CategoryPremium
Top tier — open from any position, 3-bet for value.
Equity vs random opponents
| Opponents | Equity |
|---|---|
| vs 1 random hand | 85.1% |
| vs 3 random hands | 63.9% |
| vs 5 random hands | 49.3% |
Monte Carlo simulation using our own hand evaluator — 300,000 trials per matchup with full boards dealt and ties split evenly.
By position
| Position | Action |
|---|---|
UTG Under the Gun | raise / 3-bet for value Raise first in. 3-bet light openers for value. |
MP Middle Position | raise / 3-bet for value Raise first in. 3-bet light openers for value. |
CO Cutoff | raise / 3-bet for value Raise first in. 3-bet light openers for value. |
BTN Button | raise / 3-bet for value Raise first in. 3-bet light openers for value. |
SB Small Blind | raise / 3-bet for value Raise first in. 3-bet light openers for value. |
BB Big Blind (vs late open) | raise / 3-bet for value Raise first in. 3-bet light openers for value. |
Postflop notes
- Big pair — bet for value on most boards. Be careful when overcards arrive and you face heavy aggression.
- Set-mining isn't your plan; you usually have an over-pair. Bet, raise, and shovel chips in.