In blackjack, every decision has a mathematically correct answer. Using basic strategy charts can help you make the right moves every time. At PH444 Online Casino, these strategy charts ensure that you always play your best and keep the house edge as low as possible.
Follow these blackjack strategy charts step by step for optimal gameplay:
- Start with surrender, if the option is available.
- Next, if you have pairs, check the split chart.
- If you hold a soft hand (an ace), refer to the soft totals hit or stand chart.
- Finally, use the hard totals hit and stand chart for the remaining hands.
When you’re ready to improve your game, download our free, printable blackjack charts.
Blackjack Surrender Chart
Surrender isn’t always an option, but when it is, it’s usually Late Surrender. This means you can surrender after the dealer checks for blackjack. If you do, you only lose half your bet.
For Early Surrender, you can surrender before the dealer checks for blackjack. This rule is rare but can be very beneficial. Here’s how surrender works:
- Surrender any 16 against a dealer 9, 10, or ace. Don’t surrender if you have a pair of 8s unless the dealer has an ace and must hit soft 17.
- With a total of 15, only surrender against a dealer 10 if your hand isn’t made of 8 and 7.
- Surrender 17 only against an ace.
Blackjack Split Chart
When splitting, ensure you know if Double After Split (DAS) is allowed. If it is, double down if our chart recommends it after splitting. Otherwise, follow these basic guidelines:
- Always split aces and 8s.
- Split 9s against everything except a 7, 10, or ace.
- Split 7s against dealer cards 2 through 7.
- Only split 6s if you’re allowed to double after the split.
- Never split 5s. Treat them like a hard 10.
- Split 2s or 3s only against a 2 or 3 if DAS is allowed, and against 4 through 6 no matter what.
Hit or Stand Chart – Soft Totals
A soft hand includes an ace counted as 11. Here’s how to play soft hands:
- With A2 or A3, double against a 5 or 6, otherwise hit.
- With A4 or A5, double against a 4, 5, or 6, otherwise hit.
- With A6, double against 3 through 6.
- With A7, double against 2 through 6, stand against 7 or 8, and hit against 9, 10, or ace.
- With A8, double against a 6, otherwise stand.
- Always stand with A9.
Hit or Stand Chart – Hard Totals
A hard total is any hand without an ace. Use the following rules for hard hands:
- With a total of 9, double against dealer 3 through 6, otherwise hit.
- With a total of 10, double against dealer 2 through 9.
- With a total of 11, always double.
- With a total of 12, stand on 4, 5, or 6, otherwise hit.
- With 13 through 16, stand against dealer 2 through 6, hit against everything else.
- Stand on any hard total of 17 or more.
Printable Blackjack Charts
Maximize your blackjack performance by using our free printable charts. Download them to your phone or desktop for easy reference during gameplay at PH444 Online Casino.
- Late Surrender Chart
- Pair Splitting Chart
- Playing Soft Hands Chart
- Playing Hard Hands Chart
FAQs About Blackjack Strategy Charts
What is a blackjack strategy chart?
A blackjack strategy chart shows the mathematically correct way to play each hand.
How do you read a blackjack chart?
Start by checking if surrender is an option, then follow the order: split pairs, play soft hands, and lastly, hit or stand based on your hard total.
Are blackjack charts allowed in casinos?
Yes! You can use strategy charts at casinos or when playing online.
What is the best blackjack strategy?
The best strategy depends on the number of decks and specific rules of the game.
Should you always hit 12 in blackjack?
Against a dealer showing a 12 or 13, hit. It’s nearly a 50/50 call against 14.
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