If you happen to be in a casino and have not memorized all the plays, you can consult a basic blackjack strategy chart as you play. We recommend printing the basic strategy chart, below, and keeping it in front of you or else simply opening this chart on your computer screen when you play.
This is based on the cards you have and on the dealer’s upturned card. It provides an optimal way to play the game, with the correct move for every situation that arises at the table. The first step to learning how to beat blackjack involves becoming familiar with a basic strategy chart.
