POKER HAND RANKINGS

Know which hand wins — rankings, odds, and starting hand chart
✦ Which Hand Wins?
Hand 1
Hand 2
HAND RANKINGS — BEST TO WORST
#HandExampleOddsProbability
TEXAS HOLD'EM STARTING HANDS
Premium — always raise
Strong — raise/call
Playable — position dependent
Marginal — late position only
Fold — usually fold
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What beats what in poker?
From highest to lowest: royal flush, straight flush, four of a kind, full house, flush, straight, three of a kind, two pair, one pair, high card.
What is the best starting hand?
Pocket aces (A-A) is the strongest starting hand in Texas Hold’em, followed by K-K and Q-Q.
Does a flush beat a straight?
Yes. A flush (five cards of the same suit) beats a straight (five cards in sequence).