Blackjack table

Hard 13 against a dealer 3 is a basic-strategy stand, since the dealer has a weak upcard and will often bust. Doubling here is not worth the extra risk.

Pair of eights against a dealer 6 is a strong split spot, since two hands starting from 8 each have better expected value than a hard 16. Double after split is allowed, so the split is favorable.

Hard 17 against a dealer 6 is a stand under basic strategy, since the dealer's weak upcard likely busts and hitting risks busting my hand.

Hard 13 against a dealer 6 is a stand under basic strategy, since the dealer's bust risk is high and hitting risks busting. Doubling is not favorable with 13.

Hard 13 against a dealer Ace is a losing stand, and doubling there is weak, so hitting is the standard basic-strategy play.

Hard 20 is a strong total that beats most dealer outcomes, and the dealer's 9 upcard gives little reason to take a risk by hitting, splitting, or doubling.

Soft 17 against a dealer 10 is a hit in basic strategy, since doubling is only profitable against weaker dealer upcards. Taking one card improves the hand without risking a bust, since the ace counts as 1 if needed.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, and hitting is the basic strategy play here. The ace is counted as 1, so a hit cannot bust on the next card.

Hard 20 is a strong standing hand, and any hit or double against a dealer ace risks busting into a dealer that already has good odds of making 21 or a strong total.

Hard 13 against a dealer 3 is a stand under basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to bust. Doubling or hitting risks more chips than it gains.

Hard 11 against a dealer queen is a strong doubling spot, since a single card to 21 or near it is likely and the dealer's upcard is weak-ish at 10. Doubling is legal on the first two cards and maximizes expected chips here.

Hard 14 against a dealer Jack is a losing stand since the dealer likely makes 17 to 21, so hitting is the basic-strategy play despite the bust risk.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, and any card from a 6-deck shoe is more likely to help than hurt, so hitting is the better play.

Hard 18 against a dealer Jack is a stand, since the dealer's likely total of 20 beats most hands I could draw to and busting is the main risk of hitting.

Holding 20 against a dealer 6, which busts often, so standing is clearly best; splitting or doubling tens is wrong.

Soft 14 against a dealer 2 is a weak double, and with the dealer standing on soft 17 the basic-strategy play is to hit. Hitting keeps the ace flexible and avoids doubling into a weak position.

Hard 13 against a dealer 2 is a standard stand, since the dealer's weak upcard gives a good chance of busting. Hitting risks busting on a hand that is already close to the dealer's likely outcome.

Pair of sixes against a dealer 6 is a standard split with double after split allowed, since two weak hands should outperform a hard 12. Splitting gives better expected value than standing or hitting here.

Hard 8 against a dealer 6 is a strong double spot, since the dealer is likely to bust and double after split is allowed.

A hard 8 against the dealer's 6 is a strong doubling spot, since the dealer is likely to bust and one card gives a reasonable chance to reach 18 or better.

Hard 11 against a dealer 4 is a strong doubling spot since the dealer is likely to bust, and any card from 2 to 10 gives a good total. Doubling takes advantage of this edge with a single extra card.

Soft 14 against a dealer 8 is a hit in basic strategy; doubling soft 14 only pays off against dealer 5 or 6, and standing on 14 loses to the dealer's likely 18-20.

Soft 19 is a strong total that beats most dealer outcomes, and hitting risks dropping to a hard 19 or worse. Dealer 8 is a weak-to-average upcard, so standing is the better play.

Hard 12 against a dealer 2 is a hit under basic strategy, since the dealer's 2 gives a weak upcard and the player's 12 has little bust risk on the next card.

Hard 18 against a dealer 5 is a stand, since the dealer busts often with a 5 upcard and doubling or hitting risks busting.

Pair of 2s against a dealer 2 with double after split allowed is a basic-strategy split, which beats hitting a hard 4.

A hard 10 against a dealer 2 is a strong doubling spot, and double after split is allowed. Doubling gives the best expected value here.

Hard 7 against a dealer 2 is a clear hit under basic strategy, since doubling is only worthwhile on 9 to 11 here. Hitting gives the best expected value from this hand.

Soft 18 is a strong total against a dealer 2 when the dealer stands on soft 17, and doubling isn't legal here. Standing keeps the hand.

A hard 17 against a dealer 7 is a stand in basic strategy, since the dealer's likely final total is better than 17 only a minority of the time for a hit to improve. Standing avoids busting on a card that cannot help much.

Hard 12 against a dealer 4 is a basic-strategy stand, since the dealer is likely to bust from that upcard. Doubling is not allowed on a hand this weak, and hitting risks busting.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is a losing stand, and hitting is the basic-strategy play here. Doubling is not justified without a strong total.

A hard 15 against a dealer 9 is a losing stand, and the dealer's strong upcard makes hitting the better play. Busting is possible but standing loses more often.

A hard 18 is a stand against the dealer's 9 under basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to make 17 or better and busting is unlikely to help, while hitting risks busting.