Basic Strategy Decision Chart

Lesson 1: Download Element

Basic Strategy Decision Chart
Developed for these rules (as specified in Lesson 1) 6 Decks,
S17, DA2, DAS, no surrender.

Player's Hand		Decisions
5 thru 8		Always Hit
9		Double 3 thru 6, o/w hit
10		Double 2 thru 9, o/w hit
11		Double 2 thru 10, o/w hit
12		Stand 4 thru 6, o/w Hit
13 thru 16		Stand 2 thru 6, o/w Hit
17 or higher		Always Stand
A,2		Double vs 5&6, o/w Hit
A,3		Double vs 5&6, o/w Hit
A,4		Double vs 4 thru 6, o/w Hit
A,5		Double vs 4 thru 6, o/w Hit
A,6		Double vs 3 thru 6, o/w Hit
A,7		Double 3 thru 6, Stand vs 2,7,8 Hit vs 9,10, A
A,8-A,9		Always Stand
2,2		Split 2 thru 7, o/w Hit
3,3		Split 2 thru 7, o/w Hit
4,4		Split vs 5 & 6, o/w Hit
5,5		Never Split, treat as "10"
6,6		Split 2 thru 6, o/w Hit
7,7		Split 2 thru 7, o/w Hit
8,8		Always split
9,9		Split 2 thru 9 except 7; o/w Stand
10,10		Never Split
A,A		Always Split

Remember the Basic Strategy Decision Chart shown here applies only to the game (rules) described in Lesson 1; you must produce your own to fit the rules of your favorite casino.