The increase in possible straights just edges it above hand #11.ĪT continues the strength of the suited hands. KQ is the first of the hands that does not contain an Ace or a pair. Although highly playable it doesn't offer any flush possibilities. In sixth position we have a pair of tens - written TTĪQ is another strong suited hand that has great flush and good straight possibilities.ĪJ, and we are now half way through the top 16 hands.ĪKo is our first unsuited hand. JJ ends the small group of pairs at the top of the list and is highly playable from any position.ĪK (the suited hand as opposed to AKo which is unsuited or 'off-suit') Whilst QQ does not have the almighty strength of it's 2 predecessors, it is still a significantly strong hand. Top of the list, AA is without doubt the most powerful starting hand you can be dealt.Īlong with AA, KK is significantly more powerful than any other starting hand. If you are not dealt one of these 42 hands then you will probably save money in the long run by folding and waiting for the next hand. There are 169 possible 2 card starting hands but only 42 are worth considering under most circumstances. There are 169 possible 2 card starting hands Texas Holdem Starting Hands Texas holdem Poker is the most popular poker game in the world
