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Take the Poker Equity Knowledge Test

Challenge Your Hand Range and Equity Skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Looking to refine your poker equity skills? This interactive Poker Strategy Knowledge Test offers 15 thought-provoking questions to deepen your understanding of hand ranges and board textures. Whether you're focusing on preflop tactics or mastering equity evaluation in late stages, this quiz provides actionable insights. All questions are fully editable in our intuitive editor, allowing customisation for personal study or group training. Discover more challenges in our quizzes section and take your game to the next level.

What does 'equity' refer to in poker?
The percentage chance your hand will win or tie the pot
The extra rake charged by the house
The amount you can bet relative to the pot size
The number of outs you have on the flop
Equity is your expected share of the pot based on your chance to win or tie at showdown. It represents your hand's mathematical strength.
Which starting hand has the highest pre-flop equity in heads-up play?
A♠A♥
K♣K♦
A♥K♥
Q♠Q♦
Pocket aces (AA) is the strongest pre-flop hand and has the highest equity against any opposing hand.
Which factor does NOT affect your raw hand equity calculation?
Position at the table
Number of opponents
Board texture
Opponents' hole card ranges
Raw equity is based purely on cards in play and opponents' ranges; physical position does not change the mathematical win percentage.
How many distinct combinations exist for any specific pocket pair?
6
12
16
4
There are C(4,2)=6 ways to choose two cards of the same rank from a four-card suit set, yielding 6 combinations.
With a nine-out flush draw on the flop, what is your approximate equity to complete the flush by the river?
35%
25%
45%
55%
With 9 outs on the flop, the rule of 4 estimates your equity to hit by the river as roughly 4×9=36%, which is commonly rounded to 35%.
In a three-way pot, how does the equity of a small pocket pair (e.g., 5♣5♦) typically compare to heads-up play?
It increases
It decreases
It remains the same
It becomes random
Small pocket pairs benefit from multi-way pots because they win small-showdown pots more often when fewer overcards appear for all opponents.
What is the approximate pre-flop equity of 7♠6♠ versus A♣K♣ in a heads-up situation?
35%
25%
45%
55%
Suited connectors like 7♠6♠ have roughly 35% equity against a big suited overcard hand like A♣K♣ heads-up.
On the flop you have an open-ended straight draw (8 outs). What is your approximate equity to complete the straight by the river?
32%
16%
48%
64%
With 8 outs after the flop, the rule of 4 gives an approximate 4×8=32% chance to complete your straight by the river.
Which flop is considered the 'wettest' board for drawing hands?
J♥10♥4♠
K♦7♣2♥
A♣3♦9♥
Q♠5♠2♣
J♥10♥4♠ is highly connected and two-suited, giving many flush and straight draw possibilities, making it a wet board.
Which software tool is commonly used solely for calculating poker hand equities offline?
PokerStove
PokerTracker
ICMIZER
Holdem Manager
PokerStove is a classic hand-equity calculator designed to compute win/tie probabilities against ranges.
What is the approximate pre-flop equity of K♠J♥ against a tight 3-betting range of {TT+, AKs, AQo}?
25%
15%
35%
45%
KJ is dominated by AK and AQ and is a dog to TT+, giving it roughly 25% equity against that tight 3-betting range.
On a flop of T♠7♠2♦ with your hand 6♠8♠, how many unique outs do you have to improve by the river?
13
11
12
14
You have 9 flush outs and 6 straight outs but 2 (5♠,9♠) overlap, so 9+6−2=13 unique outs.
If you are getting pot odds of 4:1, what minimum equity do you need to call a bet profitably?
20%
25%
30%
40%
Pot odds of 4:1 mean you risk 1 unit to win 4, so break-even equity is 1/(1+4)=20%.
You c-bet on a 6♣5♣2♠ flop and your opponent just calls. Which range composition is most plausible?
Made hands or drawing hands
Complete air (no equity)
Only overpairs
Only weak aces
Calling a continuation bet usually indicates the opponent has at least some equity in the form of a draw or a made hand.
Which of these hands has the highest pre-flop head-up equity?
Q♦10♦
8♥7♥
J♣9♦
A♠4♠
Among the listed hands, Q♦10♦ ranks highest in head-up equity due to both broadway potential and suitedness.
How many total combinations are in the pre-flop range {TT+, AKs, AKo}?
46
44
48
50
There are 5 pocket pairs (TT - AA)×6=30 combos, AKs=4 combos, AKo=12 combos, for a total of 46.
What does the 'rule of 4 and 2' estimate in poker equity calculations?
Approximate chance to hit your outs by river/turn
Required fold equity for a bluff
Exact pot odds percentage
Optimal bet sizing
The rule of 4 and 2 multiplies your number of outs by 4 on the flop and by 2 on the turn to approximate your equity.
You have roughly 30% equity in a $150 pot. If calling a bet costs $50, what is the expected value (EV) of your call?
-$5
$0
$5
-$15
EV = 0.30×150 − 50 = 45 − 50 = −$5, so the call loses $5 on average.
If you bet $40 into a pot of $80 as a bluff, what minimum fold frequency do you need to break even?
33.3%
25%
50%
66.7%
Fold frequency = bet size / (pot + bet) = 40 / (80+40) = 0.333 or 33.3% for a break-even bluff.
What is 'critical equity' in poker decision-making?
The equity percentage required to make a call break-even given the pot odds
The opponent's average equity against your range
Your fold equity when bluffing
The equity you gain from a bet sizing change
Critical equity is the threshold win percentage you need to justify a call against the offered pot odds at zero EV.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse hand strength across varied board runouts
  2. Evaluate equity percentages for different starting hands
  3. Identify profitable betting ranges in multi-way pots
  4. Apply equity calculations to pre-flop and post-flop decisions
  5. Demonstrate understanding of opponent range estimation
  6. Master decision-making based on calculated equity

Cheat Sheet

  1. Understand the Concept of Poker Equity - Think of equity as your piece of the poker pie: it tells you how much of the pot you "own" based on your chances of winning. Mastering equity helps you make bets with confidence instead of relying on gut feelings. With this skill, you'll turn guesswork into math-based magic at the table. How to calculate poker equity - Practical guide
    2. How to calculate poker equity - Practical guide
  2. Learn to Calculate Equity Using the Rule of 2 and 4 - The Rule of 2 and 4 is your quick-and-dirty calculator for estimating equity on the fly. Multiply your outs by 4 on the flop or by 2 on the turn to get a rough percentage of winning your hand. It's like having a mini supercomputer in your head that helps you make faster, smarter calls. How to Use Poker Equity Charts
    3. How to Use Poker Equity Charts
  3. Familiarize Yourself with Pot Odds and Their Relation to Equity - Pot odds compare the size of the pot to the cost of your next call, showing if the risk is worth the reward. When you match pot odds to your equity, you'll know exactly when a call is profitable. This combo is like having the ultimate cheat sheet for every showdown. Pot odds
    4. Pot odds
  4. Study Common Preflop Equity Scenarios - Preflop equity charts reveal how hands stack up against each other before the flop ever hits the table. By memorizing a handful of key matchups, you'll pick stronger starting hands and dodge traps with weak ones. Soon you'll be folding junk and playing winners like a pro. How to Use Poker Equity Charts
    5. How to Use Poker Equity Charts
  5. Analyze Postflop Equity Changes - Every community card can swing your equity up or down in a heartbeat. Tracking how the flop, turn, and river shift your chances is vital for timely value bets or smart folds. Get the lowdown on these dramatic twists and turns to stay one step ahead. Poker Equity Calculator: The Ultimate Guide to Poker Equity
    6. Poker Equity Calculator: The Ultimate Guide to Poker Equity
  6. Utilize Equity Calculators for Practice - Tools like Equilab or Flopzilla let you plug in hands and ranges to see equity percentages in real time. Playing around with these calculators turns theory into muscle memory, so you'll know your odds even without the software. It's like drilling free throws until they're second nature. Poker Pot Equity - Simple Poker Math
    7. Poker Pot Equity - Simple Poker Math
  7. Understand the Effective Hand Strength (EHS) Algorithm - EHS blends your current hand strength with its potential to improve or deteriorate on future streets. This powerful metric gives you a fuller picture than raw equity alone. Dive into the algorithm to unlock its secret sauce for smarter decisions. Effective hand strength algorithm
    8. Effective hand strength algorithm
  8. Learn About Opponent Modeling and Bayesian Approaches - Estimating your opponents' likely hands lets you fine-tune equity calculations based on real reads, not just stats. Bayesian methods bring scientific rigor to your guesses, so you make fewer mistakes. Master these concepts and turn your table image into a weapon. Bayes' Bluff: Opponent Modelling in Poker
    9. Bayes' Bluff: Opponent Modelling in Poker
  9. Practice Applying Equity Concepts to Real Hands - Reviewing hand histories and calculating equity after the fact cements your learning in a fun, hands-on way. You'll spot patterns, correct mistakes, and celebrate "aha!" moments when math matches up with results. This real-world training is your fast track to confidence. Poker Equity Calculator: The Ultimate Guide to Poker Equity
    10. Poker Equity Calculator: The Ultimate Guide to Poker Equity
  10. Stay Updated with Advanced Equity Strategies - Poker math evolves as players discover new tricks and formulas. Keeping up with the latest research ensures your edge never dulls. Dive into advanced tactics and golden formulas to keep your opponents guessing and your bankroll growing. The Golden Formula - All Your Poker Maths in a Single Formula
    11. The Golden Formula - All Your Poker Maths in a Single Formula
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