Blackjack basic strategy chart PDF
Free download: the basic strategy chart as a PDF, on one full-color A4 page. Pick the one that matches your table’s rules — the chart for Las Vegas isn’t the same as the one for a Spanish casino.
How to use it
Find your hand in the rows and the dealer’s upcard in the columns. Check first whether you have a pair, then whether your hand is soft (with an ace counting as 11), and if neither, use the hard totals. The letters: H hit, S stand, D double, P split, R surrender.
If you’d rather adjust the rules one by one or see why each cell is what it is, use the interactive chart. And to memorize it, what works is practicing with instant feedback: you can do that for free at the practice table.
Frequently asked questions
Which strategy chart should I download?
The one that matches your table’s rules. In Las Vegas, check the felt: if it says “dealer hits soft 17”, use H17; otherwise, S17. If you play online or at a live dealer table, it’s usually the European one. At a casino in Spain, the Spanish casinos chart.
Can I bring a printed chart to the casino?
Some casinos let you check a printed card at low-stakes tables and others don’t; ask first. What’s never allowed is using your phone or any other device at the table.
Are they free?
Yes. You can download, print and share them.
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