SmartDartCheckout 126 in darts
How to check out 126 to PDC standard: the recommended route, correct alternatives and plan B when a dart goes astray.
Recommended route
3 darts
Why this route? The route follows the PDC standard: press the score down with trebles first, then leave a comfortable double. The order matters — throw the setup dart first and you still have options after a miss.
Correct alternatives
Every route is mathematically correct (last dart = double). Pick the one whose segments suit you best:
After the first dart at Treble 19
The recommended route on 126 starts with Treble 19. What is left decides whether the visit still works — here are all three cases.
Treble 19 lands
69 remains — finishable with 2 darts via Treble 19, Double 6.
Only 19 instead of Treble 19
107 remains — finishable with 2 darts via Treble 19, Bullseye.
The dart misses completely
126 remains. Not possible with the darts left in this visit — better to set up a good rest for the next one.
Knowing the route doesn't hit the double
Practise exactly these routes in the free checkout trainer — 3 difficulty levels, right in the browser, no download.
Can 126 be checked out with three darts?
Yes. The recommended route is Treble 19, Treble 15, Double 12. This page also lists correct alternatives in case other segments suit you better.
Which double should beginners aim for?
Most players set up double 16 (32 left) or tops (double 20, 40 left): both halve nicely after a narrow miss into the single bed. More important than the “perfect” double is practising the same favourite every time.
What else SmartDart can do
Beyond Quick Match and Training, SmartDart is a complete darts platform for pubs, clubs and leagues.