Basic Strat Flashcards
(42 cards)
When should you always split in blackjack?
Always split Aces and 8s.
When should you never split in blackjack?
Never split 10s and 5s.
When should you split 2s, 3s, and 7s?
Split 2s, 3s, and 7s against dealer cards 2 through 7.
When should you split 4s?
Split 4s against dealer cards 5 and 6.
When should you split 6s?
Split 6s against dealer cards 2 through 6.
When should you split 9s?
Split 9s against dealer cards 2 through 9, except 7.
When should you surrender 16?
Surrender 16 against dealer 9 through Ace.
When should you surrender 15?
Surrender 15 against dealer 10.
What should you do with a hard 17 or above?
Always stand.
What should you do with hard 13-16?
Stand against 2-6, hit against 7-Ace.
What should you do with a hard 12?
Stand against 4-6, hit everything else.
What should you do with a hard 11?
Always double.
When should you double on a hard 10?
Double against dealer 2 through 9.
When should you double on a hard 9?
Double against dealer 3 through 6.
What should you do with a hard 8 or below?
Always hit.
What should you do with a soft 21 or 20?
Always stand.
What should you do with a soft 19 (A,8)?
Double against 6, otherwise stand.
What should you do with a soft 18 (A,7)?
Double against 2-6, stand against 7-8, hit against 9-Ace.
What should you do with a soft 17 (A,6)?
Double against 3-6, otherwise hit.
What should you do with a soft 16 or 15 (A,5 or A,4)?
Double against 4-6, otherwise hit.
What should you do with a soft 14 or 13 (A,3 or A,2)?
Double against 5-6, otherwise hit.
When should you always split in blackjack?
Always split Aces and 8s.
When should you never split in blackjack?
Never split 10s and 5s.
When should you split 2s, 3s, and 7s?
Split 2s, 3s, and 7s against dealer cards 2 through 7.
