Mastering the game of blackjack requires knowing the best strategy for every situation. At OLE777, you can use strategy charts to make the right decisions consistently, keeping the house edge as low as possible. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, these charts are designed to help you maximize your chances of winning.
By following these blackjack strategy charts step by step, you’ll enhance your gameplay:
- Start with surrender, if it’s an option.
- Next, check the split chart if you have pairs.
- If you hold a soft hand (one with an ace), refer to the soft totals hit or stand chart.
- Finally, use the hard totals hit and stand chart for hands without aces.
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Blackjack Surrender Chart
Surrender isn’t always available, but when it is, it’s typically Late Surrender. This means you can surrender after the dealer checks for blackjack. You lose only half your bet when you opt for this.
In the rare case of Early Surrender, you can surrender before the dealer checks for blackjack. Here’s how it works:
- Surrender any 16 against a dealer 9, 10, or ace. However, don’t surrender if you have a pair of 8s unless the dealer shows an ace and must hit soft 17.
- With a total of 15, only surrender against a dealer 10 if your hand isn’t made up of 8 and 7.
- Surrender 17 only against an ace.
Blackjack Split Chart
When splitting pairs, it’s important to know if Double After Split (DAS) is allowed. If DAS is available, 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 DAS is allowed.
- Never split 5s. Treat them as 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
Soft hands include an ace counted as 11. Here’s how to play them:
- 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 does not contain an ace. Use the following strategy for hard hands:
- With a total of 9, double against a dealer 3 through 6; otherwise, hit.
- With a total of 10, double against a 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 a dealer 2 through 6; otherwise, hit.
- Stand on any hard total of 17 or more.
Printable Blackjack Strategy Charts
Take your blackjack strategy to the next level by using our free printable charts at OLE777. Keep them handy on your phone or desktop for easy reference during games.
- 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 for surrender, then move on to splitting pairs, soft hands, and hard totals.
Are blackjack charts allowed in casinos?
Yes, you can use strategy charts both in physical casinos and online, including at OLE777.
What is the best blackjack strategy?
The best strategy depends on the number of decks and the game’s specific rules. Using a strategy chart is the most reliable way to play optimally.
Should you always hit 12 in blackjack?
It depends on the dealer’s card. Against a dealer 12 or 13, hit, but it’s almost a 50/50 decision against a 14.
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