For the recommended route,
see the
122 darts checkout.
122 Darts Checkout Strategy
The 122 checkout
The 122 checkout is one of the numbers where a bull-first route can naturally flow into a preferred finishing double. While many players begin on T18 or T20, starting on bull can simplify the route and guide the finish toward a stronger double.
D-Artist bull route
DBull → T20 → D16
If the first dart hits bull (50), the remaining score becomes 72. From there the continuation T20 → D16 produces a clean finish on one of the preferred doubles in the D-Artist system.
The traditional 122 route
Most traditional checkout charts recommend starting on T18.
If the dart hits T18 (54), the remaining score becomes 68, leading to the continuation T20 → D4.
This route works mathematically but finishes on D4, which is not one of the higher-priority doubles favored in the D-Artist strategy system.
First dart outcomes on 122
| First dart | Remaining | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DBull | 72 | Finish alive (T20 → D16) |
| 25 | 97 | Setup possible |
| T18 | 68 | Finish alive (T20 → D4) |
| S18 | 104 | No two-dart finish |
Comparison with triple starts
| Opening | Remaining | Continuation |
|---|---|---|
| T18 | 68 | T20 → D4 |
| T20 | 62 | T10 → D16 |
| DBull | 72 | T20 → D16 |
Why this comparison matters
Most checkout numbers strongly favor a triple-first route. However finishes such as 132 and 122 demonstrate situations where starting on bull can guide the player toward stronger doubles.
These cases are rare, but they highlight a central principle of the D-Artist system: the best route is the one that preserves the strongest continuation.