The Strategy Chart
Every hand of blackjack has one mathematically correct play. The strategy chart tells you what it is.
Rows = your hand. Columns = dealer's upcard. Cell = what to do.
Strategy chart — your hand (rows) vs dealer upcard (columns)
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| 12 | H | H | S | S | S | H | H | H |
| 16 | S | S | S | S | S | H | R | R |
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