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Checkout 86 in darts

How to check out 86 to PDC standard: the recommended route, correct alternatives and plan B when a dart goes astray.

Recommended route

2 darts

Treble 18 · 54
Double 16 · 32

Why this route? The route ends on Double 16 — one of the most popular finishes, because it halves nicely after a narrow miss: hit the single instead of the double and you're left on another even number.

Correct alternatives

Every route is mathematically correct (last dart = double). Pick the one whose segments suit you best:

Bullseye · 50
Double 18 · 36
Double 18 · 36
Bullseye · 50
Treble 12 · 36
Bullseye · 50

After the first dart at Treble 18

The recommended route on 86 starts with Treble 18. What is left decides whether the visit still works — here are all three cases.

Treble 18 lands

32 remains — finishable with one dart at Double 16.

Only 18 instead of Treble 18

68 remains — finishable with 2 darts via Treble 20, Double 4.

The dart misses completely

86 remains — finishable with 2 darts via Treble 18, Double 16.

Continue with the remaining score:

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.

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Full checkout table 2–170

Yes. The recommended route is Treble 18, Double 16. This page also lists correct alternatives in case other segments suit you better.

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.

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