Something I don't get (May contain numbers)

DapperGent · 29-03-2005 2:37am #1

Mathematically speaking the worst preflop situtation you can be in in Hold 'Em is holding K2 while up against KK. With your 2 suited with one of your opponents kings.

cards      win   %win     lose  %lose    tie  %tie     EV
Kd Kh  1612287  94.16    73825   4.31  26192  1.53  0.949
Ks 2h    73825   4.31  1612287  94.16  26192  1.53  0.051

I didn't know this by the way and had to be told it.

Now I remember a discussion on here a while ago where it was concluded that AA vs A9 (same suited stipulation) was actually the worst situation.

cards      win   %win     lose  %lose    tie  %tie     EV
Ad Ah  1598785  93.37    89199   5.21  24320  1.42  0.941
As 9h    89199   5.21  1598785  93.37  24320  1.42  0.059

I don't understand how exactly the KK vs K2 scenario is worse than this (though I trust twodimes

). Anyone enlighten me?

henbane · 29-03-2005 2:58am

A9 can make more one-card straights.

DapperGent · 29-03-2005 3:04am

Ah. Thanks.

Something I don't get (May contain numbers)

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