Basic strategy blackjack is a game where the object is to gain as many points as possible by playing cards close to the point value, without going over. To make things easier, some casinos offer simplified versions of basic strategy that only take into account the face value of the cards.
In order to follow basic strategy, you need to know how to read a blackjack card. The first thing you need to know is the rank of the card. The rank of a card tells you its value. There are two ranks: face cards (J,Q,K) and ten (10), which are both worth 10 points.
After that, you need to look at the suit of the card. A club is worth 1 point, a heart is worth 2 points, etc. Finally, you need to look at the number on the card. This tells you how many points it will add to your total score if it’s played in your hand. .
So for example, if you have an ace (1) and a two (2), the ace is high-card and will give you a total of 3 points if it’s played in your hand. The two would add up to 1 point so it would be played as either a ten (10) or an Ace (1).
