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132 Checkout Strategy
The unusual nature of the 132 finish
In 501 darts, the 132 checkout sits in an awkward part of the finishing chart. Several traditional routes exist, and many players instinctively begin on T20 because it is the scoring target used throughout the leg.
However, the D-ARTIST system evaluates finishes differently. Instead of focusing only on the perfect hit, the system studies what happens after the miss. On 132, that difference becomes important because most triple-first routes collapse immediately when the first dart lands in the single bed.
For this reason the D-ARTIST analysis highlights a controversial but practical alternative: beginning on the bull.
The D-ARTIST recommended route
DBull → T14 → D20
This route is not chosen because bull is inherently better than a triple. It is chosen because the natural lesser hit still leaves a checkout opportunity.
- Hit DBull (50) → 82 remaining → T14 → D20
- Hit 25 → 107 remaining → T19 → DBull
- Miss later in the turn → typically leaves manageable next-turn doubles
Why traditional triple starts struggle on 132
| Opening dart | If triple hit | If single hit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 72 | 112 | No 2-dart finish |
| T19 | 75 | 113 | No 2-dart finish |
| T18 | 78 | 114 | No 2-dart finish |
| T17 | 81 | 115 | No 2-dart finish |
| DBull | 82 | 107 | Finish still alive |
Every triple start shares the same weakness: the single-bed outcome leaves totals between 112 and 115, which removes the possibility of finishing within two darts.
Bull-first breaks that pattern because the natural lesser hit leaves 107, which is still a legitimate checkout.
Comparing 132 with another bull-based finish
Bull-first starts are rare in checkout systems, but they appear occasionally when the arithmetic works in the player's favor.
A common comparison is the 122 checkout.
122 → DBull → T20 → D16
On 122, bull simplifies the route and moves the player toward a preferred double. On 132, the argument is even stronger because the triple starts share the same vulnerability on the first dart.
Practice the 132 finish
The best way to understand the logic behind the route is to experiment with it directly. The checkout tool allows players to test different dart outcomes and see how the remaining score changes.
Try the finish using the Darts Checkout Tool. Enter 132 to see the recommended route and recovery options.
Strategic takeaway
For most checkout numbers, beginning on a triple remains the standard strategy. The 132 finish stands out because the arithmetic punishes those traditional openings more severely than usual.
By contrast, starting on bull protects the finish through the most natural miss. That resilience is why the D-ARTIST system treats 132 as a legitimate exception number.
D-ARTIST recommendation: DBull → T14 → D20