Updated on 21 Feb 26 by
Manuel Brandt
Poker Expert

The versatility of small suited connectors

There is more to small suited connectors than just hitting a flush or straight. Find out how to win more money with hands like 78 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 and all the pocket pairs, you will now learn more about small suited connectors like 98 of hearts or 54 of clubs.

When to play suited connectors?

Weaker players tend to overrate small suited and connected starting hands. Although you can hit pretty strong hands like a flush or straight with them, understanding how and in which situations to play them is very important if you want to become a solid player.

They are specifically well-suited for multi-way pots, blind stealing spots and often work very well as bluff hands—and we will show you everything you need to know about these type of situations.

How to play small 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 five 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

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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