Updated on 21 Feb 26 by
Manuel Brandt
Poker Expert

The big stronger brother: Premium suited connectors

After taking a look at small suited connectors, we will now find out more about their stronger relatives and discuss hands like King-Queen of Hearts.

At the end of last year, KTU introduced our innovative new beginner strategy. It consists of individual videos, each focusing on single hole card combinations.

In contrast to previous strategies, you won't just get general rules to follow. Instead you will receive specific strategic tips as well as an explanation as to why this advice is important.

After dealing with AK, all pocket pairs and small suited connectors, you will now learn more about premium suited connectors like KQ of Hearts or JT of Clubs.

Why premium suited connectors?

Premium suited connectors are much stronger than small suited connectors (98s or lower) because you have the chance to hit a solid top pair and very strong hands like a high flush or straight. Therefore, you can play these hands comfortably in a lot of spots.

With premium suited connectors, a lot of money can be made by inducing bluffs. We will show you how and when exactly to try that. You will also learn why should usually check the flop with hands that you can't really bet for value on all three streets.

How to play premium suited connectors

With our new beginner strategy, you will learn how to play individual hands step-by-step, always topped off with the theory on which the strategy is built. This enables you to deviate from an overly static approach at the table whenever you feel it's necessary.

Don't miss out on the first six videos of this series:

AK played correctly

How to play AK

How to play KK AA

How to play AA & KK

QQ & JJ played correctly

How to play QQ & JJ

How to play TT, 99, 88

How to play TT, 99 & 88

How to play 22 to 77

How to play 22 to 77

How to play 54s to 98s

How to play 54s to 98s

Questions?

If you have any questions or if you are unsure about the way you've played a hand, you can always start a discussion in our beginner's course forum:

No-Limit Beginner's Course

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