A-2-3 (ace-low run)
Three consecutive cards with Ace counted as 1 — often the lowest card in the run.
Typical rank: Valid Pure Sequence if same suit; compare top card as 3 in ace-low tables.
Sequence compare
Both can be valid sequences — but ace role differs. A-2-3 is often treated as ace-low (rank #3 in many tables). A-K-Q is ace-high Broadway sequence. Confirm ace-low house rules before show; do not assume Rummy ace habits.
Split compare
Three consecutive cards with Ace counted as 1 — often the lowest card in the run.
Typical rank: Valid Pure Sequence if same suit; compare top card as 3 in ace-low tables.
Three consecutive face cards with Ace as the highest card in the run.
Typical rank: Pure Sequence; top card Ace — usually beats A-2-3 when both are sequences.
Showdown verdict
If both are Pure Sequences in the same session, A-K-Q usually beats A-2-3 because Ace-high top card ranks above the 3-high ace-low run. Always confirm local ace rules — some tables rank A-2-3 specially.
| Hand A | Hand B | Typical winner |
|---|---|---|
| A-K-Q♠ Pure Seq | A-2-3♥ Pure Seq | A-K-Q (ace-high top) |
| A-2-3 mixed | High Card | Sequence (#3) |
| 2-A-K wrap? | See validity page | 2-A-K rules |
Friends table
When practicing A-2-3 vs A-K-Q in Teen Patti, write house rules first: boot, blind/seen multiple, side-show, and tie-breakers. Run one beginner round naming hand ranks only — it reinforces the ladder without heavy pot pressure.
On app or at home, virtual chips are counters only. Never link outcomes to cash, UPI, or withdrawals. Invite 18+ adults only. Review the hand chart if players disagree at show.
Compare uncertain hands on the ranking chart and restate house rules aloud before each new round. If two players disagree at show, pause and read the ladder together instead of arguing from memory.