Blackjack Switch

Complete Advantage Play Strategy Guide

Blackjack Variants

Quick Stats

Expected Edge

0.17% house edge (optimal)

Bankroll Required

Medium ($2,000-3,500)

Time to Learn

4-6 weeks

Additional Metrics

house Edge

0.17%

blackjack Payout

1:1

switch Value

~2% player advantage

Overview

Players make two equal bets and can switch the second card dealt between hands. This powerful option requires modified basic strategy but offers excellent odds.

Strategy

Master the switching decision first - when to exchange cards between hands. Then learn the modified basic strategy (dealer pushes on 22, blackjack pays 1:1). The switch decision captures the most value and is the most complex aspect.

What to Look For

Super Match side bet occasionally vulnerable
Games with 6 decks better than 8
Liberal doubling and splitting rules
Lower minimum bets (need to bet both hands)

Risks & Considerations

Complex strategy with many decision points
Blackjack pays 1:1 instead of 3:2
Dealer push on 22 gives back much of switch advantage
Requires betting two hands simultaneously

Pro Tip

Always start with proper bankroll management. Even with an edge, variance can be brutal. Never risk more than 1-2% of your total bankroll on a single session, and ensure you have at least 20-30 buy-ins for your chosen stakes.

Basic Strategy Chart

4-6 Decks, S17, DAS, Late Surrender

Legend

HHit

SStand

DDouble (Hit if not allowed)

DSDouble (Stand if not allowed)

PSplit

RhSurrender (Hit if not allowed)

RsSurrender (Stand if not allowed)

Hard Total	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	A
9	H	D	D	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
10	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	H	H
11	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
12	H	H	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
13	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
14	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
15	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	Rh	Rh
16	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	Rh	Rh	Rh
5-8	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H
17+	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S

Pro Tips

• Always split Aces and 8s
• Never split 5s or 10s
• Double down on 11 against everything except Ace
• Stand on 17 or higher (except soft 17)
• Never take insurance (unless counting cards at TC +3)

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Hard Total	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	A
9	H	D	D	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
10	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	H	H
11	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
12	H	H	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
13	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
14	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
15	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	Rh	Rh
16	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	Rh	Rh	Rh
5-8	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H
17+	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S

Hard Total	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	A
9	H	D	D	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
10	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	H	H
11	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
12	H	H	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
13	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
14	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
15	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	Rh	Rh
16	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	Rh	Rh	Rh
5-8	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H
17+	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S

Hard Total	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	A
9	H	D	D	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
10	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	H	H
11	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
12	H	H	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
13	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
14	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
15	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	Rh	Rh
16	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	Rh	Rh	Rh
5-8	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H
17+	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S