A statistics reference for Blackjack

Every hand has a number.
Here they all are.

Exact expected values and win probabilities for every starting hand against every dealer upcard, computed from the same model on every page — no folklore, no hunches.

6 decksdealer stands on soft 17blackjack pays 3 : 2double on any two cardssplit & late surrender allowed
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Hand rankings

All 340 starting-hand vs. upcard combinations, ranked by win probability under perfect basic strategy. Sort and filter freely.

Browse the table →
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A♥

Hand analyzer

Pick your two cards and the dealer's upcard. See the value of every legal action — and why one play beats the rest.

Analyze a hand →
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K♦

Strategy chart

The classic color-coded chart: the best first move for every hand at a glance, plus dealer bust odds by upcard.

See the chart →
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How to play

Card values, the flow of a round, every action, payouts, insurance, side bets, slang and FAQ — written for a first-timer.

Learn the game →
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340hand × upcard combos
5actions compared per hand
≈0.5%house edge, perfect play

All figures on this site come from one expected-value engine, so every page always agrees.