Keep in mind there are several differing opinions to value of starting hands in Texas Hold 'em. Rankings may deviate according to table position and with the type of game. These rankings are a good starting point to develop your own personal rankings.

Tier 1- The best beginning hands
• Ace-Ace
• King-King
• Ace-King suited
• Queen-Queen
• Jack-Jack

Tier 2- Additional very strong starting hands
• Ace-Queen, Ace-Jack, Ace-10 all suited
• Ace-King
• King-Queen suited
• 10-10
• Ace-10, King-Jack, Queen-Jack, Jack-10 all suited
• Ace-Queen, Ace-Jack
• 9-9
• King-Queen
• King-10, Queen-10 suited

Tier 3- Hands that are playable in virtually all positions but not as strong as the ones above
• 8-8
• Jack-9 10-9 both suited
• 7-7
• 9-8,8-7 both suited
• Ace with any Additional suited card
• King-Jack, Queen-Jack, Jack-10

Tier 4- Decent hands best played sparingly and in later positions

• Any low pair (e.g. pairs below 7)
• Connected suited card, such as 8-7,5-4,4-3
• Ace-10, King-10, Queen-10
• King-9, Jack-8 both suited

Any hand not mentioned is typically viewed as a feeble hand and should only be played in situations in which you have an advantage on your adversary. Example: Late position with no callers versus the blinds or against feeble players.

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