BLACKJACK STRATEGY

Welcome to our site. Please note that the correct basic strategy will vary slightly, based on the rules used at a particular casino / table. This site will provide you with the appropriate strategies for all the popular BJ games.

Start by Learning One Strategy:

For the average player, especially a beginner, it is hard to learn more than one strategy, so you should walk before your run. I recommend that you learn the strategy that you will playing the most and use it everywhere for a while. It is easy to learn the exceptions later once you have mastered it. It is better to play the one strategy well, without mistakes.

The chart below can be used as a starting point. The only exception would be if you play single deck often. If yes, then see our single deck card.

Generic Basic Strategy Chart

H = Hit | S = Stand | D = Double when allowed; else: hit | Ds = Double when allowed; else: stand | P = Split

                          Surrender 16 vs. 9, X or Ace (if rules allow surrender)
                          Surrender 15 vs. X

Insurance should never be purchased.

Tips for printing

• Use your mouse to right click on the card above. Then select "Print Picture".