A ten kicker actually isn't that good. It's the minimum kicker that most players will keep an ace with, so that means when an ace hits the board, there is a big chance you're going to be outkicked.
I play AT in late position only - fold it in EP and MP. Playing it there is just -EV. Sure, you'll have the best ace a few times, but you'll be outkicked more often than not. You're really playing this hand to see a flop of AT3 or T36. Plus, trying to limp in with it in EP only means you're more likely to get raised by someone in LP, which could mean a better ace, or possibly a big pair. It's just not worth continually putting in money in those situations.
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