Introduction to Blackjack Strategy (Cont.)

That is what my basic blackjack strategy does. It is not based on any computer run at all. It is based on a logical (see the Little Three) move that should be made, as soon as you check your hand against the dealer's cards. I vehemently disagree with a lot of the normal (?) basic strategy decisions and these will be addressed in later chapters, along with the reasons that I suggest you make these changes.

Please understand that some of the situations you will face may not come up again for hundreds of hands. You may agree with my changes or you may throw them out. That is your decision, but at least take the time to see where I am going with the explanations, which are based on logial table play. I have been screaming about some of these for years, and the comments and letters I receive from those who have made the change prove that knowledgeable blackjack players are readily accessible to intelligent changes.

At the end of the chapter you will find my Basic Blackjack Strategy chart. Study it, memorize it, and put it to use. It is a conservative approach, designed to hold losses down and based on two basic theories:

When dealer is strong with any of the power cards, play cautiously! When dealer is weak with any of the five weak cards, play aggressively! The 2 and 8 in the hands of the dealer is approached conservatively, but you will receive options with those two cards in certain situations.

The moves are based on a logical decision and after a while, as you play more and more sessions, you will gain a feel for blackjack and make the moves automatically. Most casinos do not allow a player to take a chart to the tables for them to refer to during play. Therefore, it is imperative that you put the moves to memory.

Even being a perfect blackjack strategy player, you still need a decent bankroll, a solid money management method, and an unflinching disciplined agenda. The strategy moves are definitely important because they allow you to keep losses in check. But no one part of the Big Four can be discarded and still keep your designation as a perfect player intact.