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Basic Strategy
The most important system and the foundation for any card counting system is basic strategy. Basic strategy is a mathematical system that shows the optimal method of play (the one with the highest expectated return) without keeping track of the cards. This strategy is a set of playing rules based on the cards the player is holding and the dealer’s upcard. By correctly using basic strategy, players can reduce the casino advantage from 5% into less than 1%. Basic Strategy ChartsThere are slight variations in basic strategy depending on the exact rules of the game and the number of decks dealt. The most common basic strategy charts are the single deck and the multiple deck charts: A completed knowledge of the basic strategy charts is essential in order to become a winning Blackjack player. InsuranceBasic strategy advises never take insurance (even if you have a Blackjack). The dealer’s chance of having a Blackjack, when the upcard is an ace is about 32% (this corresponds to odds of about 2.13 to 1) but insurance only pays 2 to 1. So, unless you are counting cards never take insurance. Rule VariationThe impact of rule variation on the player’s expected return can be significant. For most games the basic strategy player’s expectation is between –0,7% and 0,0%. Using the exact house rules and the number of decks dealt, the correct basic strategy chart can be generated using a Basic Strategy Calculator.
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