Basic Strategy Trainer
Learn the mathematically optimal play for every hand. Practice with instant feedback, explore the strategy chart, and watch Monte Carlo simulation prove why each decision is correct.
| Hand | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard 21 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hard 20 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hard 19 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hard 18 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hard 17 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hard 16 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | Su | Su | Su |
| Hard 15 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | Su | H |
| Hard 14 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 13 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 12 | H | H | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 11 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| Hard 10 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H | H |
| Hard 9 | H | D | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 8 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 7 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 6 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
| Hard 5 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
Take This Chart to the Table
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Our built-in tools cover basic strategy fundamentals. For deeper practice with advanced drill modes and speed training, Wizard of Odds offers professional-grade blackjack training software built on the same math.
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Disclaimer: Basic Strategy minimizes the house edge but does not eliminate it. The house always has a mathematical advantage. This tool is for educational purposes only — it teaches probability and optimal decision-making, not "winning systems." Please gamble responsibly.