Checkout Chart
This checkout chart turns raw score numbers into practical finish decisions. Use it to plan routes, adjust after misses, and protect preferred doubles.
- Score-to-route reference Find standard checkout paths quickly by score range.
- Fast match lookup Confirm target and miss plan before dart one.
- Safer alternatives Switch to lower-risk lines when the ideal route collapses.
📊 Checkout Chart by Score Range
Use this table as your fast score-to-route lookup during matches and structured practice visits.
Score range
2-40
Common one-dart doubles and fastest end-of-leg closes.
Route logic: Anchor doubles: D20, D16, D12, D10, D8.
Open 2-40 finishesScore range
41-60
Setup-aware closes where double preference drives route choice.
Route logic: Use first darts that protect your strongest one-dart double.
Open 41-60 finishesScore range
61-80
Transition zone where miss coverage and setup logic matter quickly.
Route logic: Plan dart two and dart three before the first throw.
Open 61-80 finishesScore range
81-100
Frequent league range for repeatable two- and three-dart finishes.
Route logic: Prioritize routes that return to preferred doubles under pressure.
Open 81-100 finishesScore range
101-120
Treble-led planning zone with stronger setup discipline requirements.
Route logic: Miss plan quality often matters more than perfect-route ambition.
Open 101-120 finishesScore range
121-170
Advanced televised range where route commitment and composure are critical.
Route logic: Use standard routes first, then adapt by your reliable doubles.
Open 121-170 ranges🧠 How to Read a Checkout Chart
Treat each visit as a sequence: read the score, confirm the route, then protect the next leave if the finish breaks.
Score left
Read the remaining score before dart one.
Finish possible this visit?
Check if a legal double-out route exists now.
Primary route
Commit to your standard line before the first dart.
Miss plan
Pre-decide the continuation if dart one misses.
Preferred leave
If finish breaks, leave your strongest next-visit double.
2-40
Direct doubles: close cleanly and avoid unnecessary reroutes.
41-70
Protect simple doubles and avoid awkward odd leftovers.
71-100
Use two- or three-dart planning with a clear miss branch.
101-170
Treble-led routes: switch to setup quickly when first-dart quality drops.
🎯 How to Use a Checkout Chart in Real Legs
Use the chart before dart one
A chart is most useful before you throw, not after. Call your remaining score, confirm your route, and decide your first miss branch before the visit starts.
Know your personal doubles
Standard routes are a baseline, not a law. If you convert better on D16 than D20, shape your setup darts to return to D16 while staying inside legal checkout logic.
Switch to setup when the route breaks
If the ideal route is gone after dart one, switch to setup immediately. A controlled leave for next visit usually wins more legs than forcing low-percentage hero darts.
✅ Action checklist
- Read score before every visit.
- Confirm first dart target and miss plan.
- Use preferred doubles consistently.
- Reset to setup when finish probability collapses.
🛒 Helpful Checkout Practice Tools
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Best wall reference
Checkout chart poster / wall reference
Keeps score-to-route guidance visible near the board during real practice visits.
View wall referenceBest for live practice
Dry-erase darts scoreboard
Helps train score reading, route calls, and visit-by-visit decision quality in match simulations.
View live-practice boardBest for memorisation
Darts scorebook / checkout log
Useful for logging route reps, double preferences, and recurring miss patterns over time.
View scorebook❓ Checkout Chart FAQ
Should I memorize every route on a chart?
No. Start by memorizing common ranges under 100 and your preferred double pathways. Expand gradually as your counting and grouping become more stable.
Are pro checkout charts always best for beginners?
Not always. Pro routes assume elite treble consistency. Beginners often score better long term with routes that protect familiar doubles and avoid forced bull attempts.
Can a chart improve match composure?
Yes. Pre-decided routes reduce hesitation and arithmetic stress, which improves rhythm and decision quality under pressure.
What should beginners memorize first on a checkout chart?
Start with common doubles and under-100 routes: 40, 32, 24, 16, then build 61-100 families that repeatedly leave those doubles.
Should I use one standard route or a personal route?
Use one standard route as default, then adapt to a personal route when it clearly improves your miss coverage and double conversion.
Build the full skill around this route
Checkout execution improves faster when rules, setup, and route choices work together.
🔎 Sources and Editorial Review
Written by
The Darts Fan editorial team
Reviewed against
WDF Playing Rules and PDC Rules of Darts
Last reviewed
March 2026
How this page was built
This guide combines official rules, standard matchplay conventions, and beginner-focused checkout explanations.
Editorial note
Routes can vary by player preference, but all examples here respect standard double-out logic.