How to read the chart
T means treble, D means double, a plain number means the single segment and Bull means the inner bullseye (50). Routes are listed in the order you should throw them: for 100, T20 then D20.
Bogey numbers
Seven scores cannot be finished with three darts: 169, 168, 166, 165, 163, 162 and 159. If you are on one of these, score down to a comfortable double rather than trying to finish.
Why routes prefer D16 and D20
Even doubles leave another double if you hit the single: miss D16 into single 16 and you have D8, then D4, D2, D1. That is why 32 and 40 are the most popular targets, and why odd leaves should be avoided.
Common alternatives
Many finishes have more than one route. 50 can be a bullseye or 10 then D20; 82 can be Bull D16 or T14 D20. Pick the route where your preferred double is the finishing dart and stick to it under pressure.
Checkout table (170 to 2)
3 darts 71
2 darts 78
1 dart 20
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 2-dart checkout?
110 (T20 D20) is the highest 2-dart finish. Anything from 100 down can be finished with two darts if you hit the treble first.
Why not aim for the bull to finish 50?
You can, but 10 then D20 leaves a bigger target and, if you miss the 10 into a 15 or 6, you still have a comfortable finish. Most professionals take the bull only when they have a single dart left.
Should I memorise all the checkouts?
Start with 32, 40, 60 to 100 and the ones you leave most often. Our 501 scoreboard shows your remaining score after every turn so you can consult this chart while you play.