Which Basic strategy... is basic?

I�m new to this site and also to the game of BJ. As a novice, I would like to learn Basic strategy well before implementing any type of counting system. As a novice, one would think that if the rules were the same and the number of decks used was the same, then the basic strategy would be the same. Not so, or so it would seem. The game I�m speaking of is Single Deck, H17, DA2, DAS, No Surrender. The Basic strategy given on BlackjackInfo.com differs from Blackjack-Strateycard.com, which differs from Blackjackcenter.com, which differs from KO Blackjack by Vancura & Fuchs, which differs from Best Blackjack by Scoblete, etc. I�m wondering if there�s a general consensus about which chart in today�s world of BJ, is most accurate. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Some basic strategies, like the one in Knock-Out Blackjack are what are often termed "generic" strategies. They are not game specific, but designed to be a one-size-fits-all kind of strategy that can be used for all games. Other strategies are designed to be specific to a certain set of rules and number of decks. The more specific a strategy is, the more accurate it is. A specific strategy should generate a slightly better EV than a generic strategy. However, the difference is small.

I don't know what the strategies are on all of the various sites you have listed. I rely on the basic strategies listed at <www.blackjackinfo.com>.

Trust blacjackinfo.com, whatever chart they give you is probably the correct one.

Single deck, eh? Lucky. Nothing like that around where I am.