Introduction to Blackjack Strategy (Cont.)

If you twisted my arm, to insist on the order of importance of the Big Four in blackjack gambling, I would have to Put money management in the lead off spot. Discipline would come in second and bankroll would take the third position. I realize that has knowledge bringing up the rear, but it doesn't give you the green light to ignore it.

Here is my Basic Blackjack Strategy Chart, which I suggest you start memorizing as soon as possible. Even if you disagree with 3 or 4 changes, at least get to see which way I am leaning in certain situations.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME

Basic Strategy Chart
Hit= Stand = S Double = D Split = X

Your	Dealer's Up Card
Hand	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	A
8				D	D
9		D	D	D	D
10		D	D	D	D	D
11		D	D	D	D	D	D
12			s	s	s
13	s	s	s	s	s
14	s	s	s	s	s
15	s	s	s	s	s
16	s	s	s	s	s
A-2				D	D
A-3			D	D	D
A-4			D	D	D
A-5			D	D	D
A-6		D	D	D	D
A-7	S	D	D	D	D	S	s
A-8	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
A-9	S	s	s	s	s	s	s	s	s	s
A-A		x	x	x	x	x	x
2-2	X	X	X	X	X	X
3-3	X	X	X	X	X	X
4-4			x	x	x
5-5		D	D	X	X	D
6-6	X	X	X	X	X
7-7	X	X	X	X	x	x
8-8	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
9-9	x	x	x	x	x	s	x	x	s	s
Your 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A Hand Dealer's Up Card

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Dealer's Up Card