Blackjack Guides
Strategy, rules and EV — each backed by the exact Fullcount calculator.
Blackjack Basic Strategy — Charts, Rules & EV
Learn blackjack basic strategy: when to hit, stand, double, split and surrender. Rule-specific charts and exact EV computed by Fullcount.
Blackjack Insurance — Why You Should Never Take It
Blackjack insurance explained: how the side bet works, the exact math that makes it negative EV, and why basic strategy never takes it.
Blackjack Soft Hands — Soft 17 & 18 Strategy
How to play soft hands in blackjack: soft 17, soft 18 (A,7) and the soft doubles. The Ace's flexibility, the key cut-offs, and exact EV.
When to Double Down in Blackjack — Strategy & EV
When to double down in blackjack: the hard 9/10/11 rules, soft doubles, dealer-up-card cut-offs, and the exact EV gain Fullcount computes.
When to Hit or Stand in Blackjack — Strategy & EV
When to hit or stand in blackjack: the dealer-up-card rules for hard totals, the key exceptions, and the exact EV behind each decision.
When to Split Pairs in Blackjack — Chart & EV
When to split pairs in blackjack: always-split and never-split pairs, the DAS-dependent cases, and the exact EV Fullcount computes per rule.
When to Surrender in Blackjack — Strategy & EV
When to surrender in blackjack: the late-surrender hands (16 and 15 vs strong dealer cards), how it cuts the house edge, and the exact EV.