Chen formula

The "Chen Formula" is a way to compute the "power ratings" of starting hands that was originally
developed by Bill Chen.[3]
Highest Card
Based on the highest card, assign points as follows:
Ace = 10 points, K = 8 points, Q = 7 points, J = 6 points.
10 through 2, half of face value (10 = 5 points, 9 = 4.5 points, etc.)
Pairs
For pairs, multiply the points by 2 (AA=20, KK=16, etc.), with a minimum of 5 points for any
pair. 55 is given an extra point (i.e., 6).
Suited
Add 2 points for suited cards.
Closeness
Subtract 1 point for 1 gappers (AQ, J9)
2 points for 2 gappers (J8, AJ).
4 points for 3 gappers (J7, 73).
5 points for larger gappers, including A2 A3 A4
Add an extra point if connected or 1-gap and your highest card is lower than Q (since you then
can make all higher straights)
The Bill Chen Formula
Determine your highest card and score as follows:
Ace = 10 points
King = 8 points
Queen = 7 points
Jack = 6 points
10 through 2 = half of face value (i.e. 10 = 5, 9 = 4.5)
Pairs, multiply score by 2 (i.e. KK = 16), minimum score for a pair is 5 (so pairs of 2 through 4
get a 5 score)
Suited cards, add two points to highest card score
Connectors add 1 point (i.e. KJ)
One gap, subtract 1 point (i.e. T8)
Two gap, subtract 2 points (i.e. AJ)
Three gap, subtract 4 points (i.e. J7)
Four or more gap, subtract 5 points (i.e. A4)
Sample scores
AA = 20 points
98s = 7.5 points
K9s = 6 points
Early Position

 Raise = Score is 9 or higher

Call = Score is 8 or higher
Fold = Score is lower than 8
Middle Position
Raise = Score is 9 or higher
Call = Score is 7 or higher
Fold = Score is lower than 7
Late Position
Raise = Score is 9 or higher
Call = Score is 6 or higher
Fold = Score is lower than 6 "