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Double 13 finishes (D13, 26)

Finishing on double 13? Below are the checkouts whose recommended route ends on double 13 (26), whether it is a double worth aiming for, what a miss leaves you, and how to hit it cleanly.

Checkouts that finish on double 13

These 1 checkout have a recommended route ending on double 13 (26). Tap any score for its full finishing guide.

Why double 13 is an awkward finish

double 13 (26) is one of the less-favoured doubles to aim for. The problem is the miss: slip into the single 13 and you are left on an odd number, which you cannot halve — you have to throw a single first to bring it back to an even double. Good players avoid leaving 26 when a clean even number is on offer instead.

If you miss D13

Slip inside the wire to the single 13 and you are left on 13, an odd number you must split first — a single 1 leaves 12 (double 6). Miss outside the wire and you stay on 26.

Tips for hitting D13

  • Aim just below the wire so a dart that drops still lands in the double, not above it in the single.
  • Throw at the same pace as your scoring darts — don't "guide" the finish.
  • Know your miss: a slipped D13 leaves 13, so you already know your next dart before you throw.

Frequently asked questions

Which checkouts finish on double 13?
1 checkout have a recommended route ending on double 13, including 26.
How many points is D13?
D13 is worth 26 points, so you finish on it when you have 26 left — or score down to 26 first.
Is double 13 a good double to aim for?
Not especially — double 13 leaves an odd number on a miss, so most players prefer to set up an even double like 32 or 40.

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