Comparison guide
Teen Patti Hand Rankings
Use this strongest-to-weakest reference to identify hand categories and resolve common comparisons.
Ranking table
| Order | Hand | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail / Trio | Three cards of the same rank |
| 2 | Pure Sequence | Three consecutive cards in the same suit |
| 3 | Sequence | Three consecutive cards in mixed suits |
| 4 | Color | Three same-suit cards that are not consecutive |
| 5 | Pair | Two cards of the same rank |
| 6 | High Card | No other category |
Comparing matching categories
For trails, compare the repeated rank. For pairs, compare the paired rank first and then the remaining card. For colors and high-card hands, compare the highest card, then the second and third as needed.
Sequence edge cases
Groups differ on where A-2-3 and Q-K-A belong. Decide the order before play so that an ace-related comparison cannot change after the deal.
Worked examples
Three queens form a trail and beat any pure sequence. A 7-8-9 in one suit is a pure sequence and beats a mixed-suit 7-8-9. A pair of tens beats a pair of nines regardless of the unmatched card.
Tie-break practice
Compare categories first. If both hands are the same category, apply only that category’s tie-break. A pair of kings with a four beats a pair of queens with an ace because the paired rank is compared before the unmatched card. For high-card hands, compare the highest cards; if equal, move to the next card.
Ace sequence policy
An ace may be used in A-2-3 or Q-K-A, but local conventions disagree about their order. The ranking chart cannot settle that choice for every group. Write the chosen order before the deal and apply it to both pure and mixed-suit sequences.
Comparison exercise
Identify the category of each hand without considering suits as a tie-break: three fives; 4-5-6 of one suit; 9-10-J in mixed suits; three hearts that are not consecutive; two eights; and A-J-7. The answers follow the six categories from trail through high card.