KISS II
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KISS 2 adds slight complexity while retaining simplicity and ease of use.
- Level
- 1
- BC
- 90%
- PE
- 62%
- IC
- 87%
| A | B2 | R2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
Systems
KISS II
KISS 2 adds tens (and faces) as −1 and counts 3s as +1. Black twos still +1; red twos still 0.
The values
How the values work
Still Renzey, Blackjack Bluebook II. KISS II is KISS I plus 10s in the minus column and 3s in the plus column. The black-two rule stays.
+1
black 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Low cards plus black deuces.
0
A, red 2, 7, 8, 9
Aces are not in the main count. Red twos are ignored.
−1
10, J, Q, K
Tens and faces. This is the step up from KISS I.
Extra tracking
Color values
Black vs red
Only the color of the two changes the value. Hearts and diamonds are red; spades and clubs are black. Every other rank is the same in every suit.
| Rank | Black | Red |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | +1 | 0 |
Black is spades and clubs. Red is hearts and diamonds. The app splits these ranks in Memorize.
The math
Running count, no true count
Start at zero
Unbalanced. Start at 0. Use a key count instead of true count.
Watch the color of the two. Tens now subtract.
Efficiency
Why the numbers look like that
KISS II’s published correlations assume this map, including tens as −1.
BC
90%
Betting correlation
Betting correlation of 90%.
PE
62%
Playing efficiency
Playing efficiency of 62%.
IC
87%
Insurance correlation
Insurance correlation of 87%.
In the app
Practice KISS II on iPhone
KISS II is a Pro system. Practice treats twos as suit-aware, same as KISS I.
Memorize
Drill the KISS II values until every rank is automatic.
Running Count
Start at 0 and add every card as it comes off the shoe. A full deck does not return to 0.
Key count
No true-count conversion. Raise the bet when the running count crosses the published key count.
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Features
Practice, play, and track
Counting drills, strategy, session logs, live teams, and analytics — in one iPhone app.
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Modes that match how you learn
Running count, true count, speed drills, swipe practice, dealt-out shoes, and a full table.
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Help and FAQs
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Pro Mode includes the full KISS set. II is the usual step after I.
