Playing AQ is a very difficult hand to play for beginners. In early position, it is probably best to just fold this hand pre-flop. In middle to late position, you should raise three to four times the big blind in an unraised pot. If the pot has been raised before the action gets to you, consider folding the hand. After you raise pre-flop, make a continuation bet on the flop about three quarters of the pot size. Many times you will win the pot right there without showing your hand. If you hit a pair on the flop, continue to play aggressive on the turn. Try to put your opponent on a hand if he calls your flop bet. If you believe that you are ahead in the hand, continue to play the hand aggressively. Many times you will miss the flop completely and face a difficult decision on the turn. What are you supposed to do now$%:
When you miss the flop, you have to rely on your past observation of your opponent. It is not enough to simply guess your way through the hand. It is necessary to have a read on your opponent so you know what he is likely holding. If your opponent folds to a flop bet most times, it is likely he has a very strong hand. If your opponent calls many flop bets, he could have a wide range of hands. Against an opponent who shows strength, you should consider giving up the hand. Against an opponent who has a wide range of hands, you should consider bluffing on the turn or river. It is not necessary to put your opponent on an exact hand all the time. Pay attention to your opponent's betting patterns and you should know how to proceed in most circumstances. Playing AQ requires more than looking at your own cards. Effectively playing AQ requires an ability to read hands.
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