Strategy charts
Lesson description
Strategy charts are essential for any blackjack player. Learn how to apply these tools to your gameplay and see the results in your winnings with Mr Blackjack.
What this lesson covers
- What strategy charts do
- How to read strategy cards
- How variations in blackjack rules affect the accuracy of strategy charts
- When players can use them in casinos
Episodes
FAQs
Can I bring a blackjack strategy chart to a casino?
Yes, casinos allow you to bring strategy charts to blackjack games.
Why would casinos let players use these charts if it helps you play better?
Even with perfect blackjack strategy, the casino still has a 1-2% edge over players. Casinos know serious players spend more time at their tables, so there is little downside for the casino to allow strategy charts in their real money blackjack games.
Do blackjack strategy charts work?
Players can trust these charts work, because they’re just visual tables based on the rules behind basic strategy. Instead of memorizing every rule, the table immediately tells you what move will give you the greatest blackjack odds of winning in any scenario.
Where can I buy a strategy chart?
You can find strategy charts available online for free, including the ones featured in our basic strategy guide. Simply print off the charts you want and you can use them in all your blackjack games.
What does Ds mean on a strategy chart?
It means ‘double if possible, otherwise stand’. Not all casinos allow doubling down, so strategy charts offer a second-best alternative for players.
What does Rh mean on a blackjack strategy chart?
Rh means ‘surrender if possible, otherwise hit’. Like doubling down, not all casinos offer the surrender move. Strategy cards offer an alternative for these situations.
What is the best blackjack basic strategy chart?
Most casinos use 6-8 decks and hit on soft 17 in their blackjack games. Strategy charts that incorporate these table rules are the best cards for players to use.
