The six hand types
| Strongest first | Example | Meaning | Tie check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail / trio | A♠ A♥ A♦ | Three cards of one rank | Compare the rank of the trio. |
| Pure sequence | Q♥ K♥ A♥ | Three consecutive cards, one suit | Compare sequence order using the table’s ace rule. |
| Sequence / run | 7♠ 8♥ 9♦ | Three consecutive cards, mixed suits | A pure sequence wins over a normal sequence. |
| Colour / flush | 2♣ 8♣ K♣ | One suit, without a sequence | Compare highest card, then the next card. |
| Pair | 9♠ 9♦ K♥ | Two cards of one rank | Compare the pair, then the remaining card. |
| High card | 3♠ 8♥ K♦ | None of the above | Compare cards from highest to lowest. |
This chart uses ordinary three-card rankings. Joker, Muflis and house-rule tables can change how cards are compared.
Compare two hands in the right order
First identify the hand category. A low trail beats a high pure sequence because the category comes first. Only compare card ranks when both hands belong to the same category.
- Pair example: 9♠ 9♦ 2♥ beats 8♣ 8♥ A♦. The pair of nines wins before the spare card matters.
- Colour example: K♠ 9♠ 3♠ beats Q♥ J♥ 8♥. Compare the highest card first.
- Same pair example: 7♠ 7♥ K♦ beats 7♣ 7♦ Q♠ because the spare king outranks the queen.
Check how your table treats aces
Some tables put A-K-Q above A-2-3; others assign A-2-3 special priority. Ace rules and identical-hand outcomes should be read before joining. A suit symbol usually identifies a flush rather than acting as a universal tie breaker.
Hand ranking questions
Does a sequence beat a colour?
Yes, under ordinary Teen Patti rankings a sequence ranks above a colour, even if the colour contains higher individual cards.
Is a pure sequence stronger than a trail?
A trail ranks above a pure sequence in the standard order shown here.
How can I practise the chart?
Sort example hands into categories before comparing their card ranks. Use virtual chips and check the table’s ace and joker rules first.
Rule reference
Examples in this guide are original teaching examples for a standard 52-card deck.