Poker Hand Strength Analyzer
Evaluate the strength of your Texas Hold’em poker hand based on hole cards strength, board texture, position at table, and opponent aggression.
Formulas Used
The Hand Strength Score is calculated using a weighted formula assessing hole cards strength, board texture, position at table, and opponent aggression.
- Board-Position Synergy Score:
\\[ S_{\text{synergy}} = \max\left(0, 5 – \frac{|B – (6 – P)|}{2}\right) \\]
Where \\( B \\) is board texture and \\( P \\) is position. Measures how well position aligns with board (e.g., late position is stronger on dry boards).
- Aggression Adjustment Factor:
\\[ A_{\text{adj}} = 5 – \frac{O}{2} \\]
Where \\( O \\) is opponent aggression. Reduces score against aggressive opponents.
- Raw Hand Strength Score:
\\[ S_{\text{raw}} = w_1 H + w_2 S_{\text{synergy}} + w_3 A_{\text{adj}} \\]
Where:
- \\( H \\): Hole cards strength (1–5)
- \\( S_{\text{synergy}} \\): Board-position synergy score
- \\( A_{\text{adj}} \\): Aggression adjustment factor
- \\( w_1 = 10 \\): Weight for hole cards
- \\( w_2 = 5 \\): Weight for synergy
- \\( w_3 = 5 \\): Weight for aggression adjustment
- Hand Strength Score:
\\[ \text{HSS} = \max\left(0, \min\left(100, \frac{S_{\text{raw}}}{100} \cdot 100\right)\right) \\]
Normalizes the raw score to 0–100. Ratings: Weak (0–25), Fair (25–50), Strong (50–75), Very Strong (75–100).
Example Calculations
Example 1: Strong Pocket Pair
Inputs: Hole Cards Strength = 5 (e.g., A♠ A♥), Board Texture = 1 (dry, e.g., 7♣ 3♦ 2♥), Position = 5 (button), Opponent Aggression = 2
Calculations:
- Board-Position Synergy Score: \\[ \max\left(0, 5 – \frac{|1 – (6-5)|}{2}\right) = \max(0, 5 – \frac{|1-1|}{2}) = 5 \\]
- Aggression Adjustment Factor: \\[ 5 – \frac{2}{2} = 5 – 1 = 4 \\]
- Raw Hand Strength Score: \\[ 10 \cdot 5 + 5 \cdot 5 + 5 \cdot 4 = 50 + 25 + 20 = 95 \\]
- Hand Strength Score: \\[ \frac{95}{100} \cdot 100 = 95 \\]
- Rating: Very Strong (75–100)
Result: Hand Strength Score: 95 (Very Strong)
Example 2: Marginal Hand
Inputs: Hole Cards Strength = 2 (e.g., 8♠ 7♠), Board Texture = 4 (wet, e.g., J♥ 10♥ 9♣), Position = 2 (early), Opponent Aggression = 4
Calculations:
- Board-Position Synergy Score: \\[ \max\left(0, 5 – \frac{|4 – (6-2)|}{2}\right) = \max(0, 5 – \frac{|4-4|}{2}) = 5 \\]
- Aggression Adjustment Factor: \\[ 5 – \frac{4}{2} = 5 – 2 = 3 \\]
- Raw Hand Strength Score: \\[ 10 \cdot 2 + 5 \cdot 5 + 5 \cdot 3 = 20 + 25 + 15 = 60 \\]
- Hand Strength Score: \\[ \frac{60}{100} \cdot 100 = 60 \\]
- Rating: Strong (50–75)
Result: Hand Strength Score: 60 (Strong)
Example 3: Weak Hand
Inputs: Hole Cards Strength = 1 (e.g., 7♣ 2♦), Board Texture = 5 (wet, e.g., K♥ Q♥ 10♥), Position = 1 (UTG), Opponent Aggression = 5
Calculations:
- Board-Position Synergy Score: \\[ \max\left(0, 5 – \frac{|5 – (6-1)|}{2}\right) = \max(0, 5 – \frac{|5-5|}{2}) = 5 \\]
- Aggression Adjustment Factor: \\[ 5 – \frac{5}{2} = 5 – 2.5 = 2.5 \\]
- Raw Hand Strength Score: \\[ 10 \cdot 1 + 5 \cdot 5 + 5 \cdot 2.5 = 10 + 25 + 12.5 = 47.5 \\]
- Hand Strength Score: \\[ \frac{47.5}{100} \cdot 100 = 47.5 \\]
- Rating: Fair (25–50)
Result: Hand Strength Score: 47.5 (Fair)
How to Use the Analyzer
Follow these steps to evaluate your Texas Hold’em poker hand strength:
- Enter Hole Cards Strength: Rate your two hole cards (1–5, 1 = weak like 7-2o, 5 = strong like AA).
- Enter Board Texture: Rate the community cards (1–5, 1 = dry/uncoordinated like 7♣ 3♦ 2♥, 5 = wet/draw-heavy like K♥ Q♥ 10♥).
- Enter Position at Table: Rate your position (1–5, 1 = early like UTG, 5 = late like button).
- Enter Opponent Aggression: Rate opponent behavior (1–5, 1 = passive, 5 = aggressive).
- Calculate: Click “Calculate Hand Strength Score” to see the result.
- Interpret Result: The result shows a 0–100 score with a rating (Weak: 0–25, Fair: 25–50, Strong: 50–75, Very Strong: 75–100). If you see “Please fill in all fields,” ensure all inputs are valid.
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Note: This is a simplified model for Texas Hold’em. Actual hand strength depends on specific cards, pot odds, stack sizes, and opponent ranges. Use poker tools or study hand rankings for precise analysis.