Darts Checkout Chart: The Fastest Way to Finish in '01 Games

Introduction

Darts checkout charts are used in ’01 games, which is also the game mode during official tournaments. The rules are very simple. First, the players start from 501 points (or sometimes 301) and work their way down to zero. Second, each player has three darts to throw during their turn. Lastly, players must finish on a double to win a game. 

This means that players must use a surprising amount of math to figure out what points to go for. There are multiple ways to finish in darts, and some combinations are more useful than others because the player has the opportunity to finish on a double. On top of that, some players may prefer certain shots over others. For example, finishing on a double 16 instead of a double 20 can be easier for certain players. This can be the difference between winning and losing.

And that’s where the darts checkout chart comes in – it shows you the exact amount of points you need in order to finish a game. It is especially useful for players who haven’t memorized the out chart yet. Although the referee or other players may tell you how many points you have left, they will not tell you what combination to throw. 

This post explains what a darts checkout chart is and how you can use it to take your darts skills to the next level.

How does a darts out chart work?

A darts checkout chart works by telling you which shots to go for in order to finish the game as quickly as possible. It is always related to the score you have at a given time. 

The first three-dart finish is at 170 points, after which nearly all scores can be finished within three throws. On the other hand, after 60 points players have multiple scoring options to choose from. Hence, we chose not to show all of the possible combinations in this post. 

To make your next game a little bit easier, we’ve created a few different checkout charts. Here’s how you read them:

• T: Triple
• D: Double
• No letter: Single points
• Bull: Double bullseye

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd symbols indicate which dart is thrown. For example, the 1st and the T20 symbols mean that the first dart is thrown into the triple (inner ring) on the 20-point section.