Is king queen suited a good hand?

Open it from anywhere and re-raise it freely as a hand that plays well on a huge number of flops. It makes two strong top pairs, the second-nut flush, and broadway straights, so it keeps making strong hands and good draws. The only real soft spot is running into ace king or a big pair when the money goes in early, but it is rarely a big underdog even then.

This hand opens for a raise from every position, including under the gun.

Common mistake: Folding it too readily to aggression. King queen suited has too much flop potential to give up cheaply just because it does not hold an ace.

Quick tip: One of the best non-ace hands there is. Top pairs, flushes, and straights from one holding.