Equity Matrix

How to play

Each question names a pre-flop match-up — for example, A-K suited versus a pair of queens. Pick the equity of the first hand from four options. After ten questions you get a table of every match-up and its true equity to keep as a reference.

The shapes behind the numbers

Every match-up is one of a few patterns. Overpair versus underpair is a big favourite (~80/20). A pair against two higher cards is a coin flip (~55/45). Two big cards against a smaller pair — like A-K vs Q-Q — is a near race (~46/54). And when one hand shares the other's top card with a worse kicker, it's dominated and crushed. Learn the pattern and the number follows.

Put it to use

These equities drive every pre-flop all-in decision, especially short-stacked and in tournaments. Combine them with ICM awareness and your pot odds. Want to verify any match-up yourself? Use the equity calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is Equity Matrix?

A recall quiz for the classic pre-flop match-ups every player should know — aces versus kings, big slick versus a pair, dominated aces, and so on. You're shown a match-up and pick the first hand's equity; after ten questions you get a reference table of them all.

Which match-ups should I memorise?

The staples: overpair vs underpair (~82/18), a pair vs two overcards (~55/45), a pair vs one over one under (~70/30), two overcards vs a smaller pair (~46/54, a near race), and a dominated ace (~70/30 or worse). These cover most pre-flop all-ins.

Are the equities exact?

They're standard heads-up pre-flop equities rounded to whole percentages — the numbers you'll see quoted in training material and confirmed by any equity calculator.

Why memorise equities at all?

In pre-flop all-in spots you rarely have time to calculate. Knowing the common shapes lets you instantly judge whether calling a shove is profitable given the pot and the stakes.

Is it free?

Yes — free, no signup, runs entirely in your browser.