Blackjack table

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is too weak to stand, and doubling risks committing more chips with a poor hand. Hit to try to improve.

A hard 13 is too weak to stand against a dealer ten; hitting has the better expected value.

This is a hard 18. Standing is the best play, even against the dealer’s 10.

Hard 14 is too weak to stand against the dealer’s 8, and doubling is not appropriate here. Hit to improve the hand.

Soft 14 is too weak to stand against a dealer 7, and doubling is not advisable here. Hit to improve while retaining flexibility.

Hard 15 against a king is too weak to stand on; with surrender unavailable, basic strategy is to hit.

A hard 20 is an exceptionally strong hand; hitting risks busting, while standing leaves the dealer to try to beat it.

Soft 17 is too weak to stand against a dealer 7; basic strategy calls for hitting, not doubling, against this upcard.

Soft 18 should stand against a dealer 7; hitting risks weakening a hand that is already favored to hold up.

A hard 10 against a dealer 7 is a favorable doubling opportunity. Keep the pair together and take one card with the doubled bet.

Soft 14 is too weak to stand, and basic strategy does not double it against a dealer 4. Hit to improve the hand without risking a bust.

Hard 12 against a dealer 4 is a basic-strategy stand; the dealer has a meaningful chance to bust, while hitting risks worsening the hand.

A hard 19 is a strong hand against a dealer 2. Standing avoids risking a bust for little potential improvement.

A hard 20 is a strong hand, and the dealer’s 6 is a bust-prone upcard. Standing maximizes the chance to win without risking a bust.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand; hitting risks busting, and doubling or splitting tens is inferior to standing.

Hard 13 is too weak to stand against a dealer ace, and basic strategy does not double here. Hit to improve the hand.

Hard 14 stands against a dealer 2 under basic strategy; hitting risks busting against a weak upcard.

Stand on hard 16 against the dealer’s 3; the dealer is more likely to bust, and hitting risks busting immediately.

Hard 11 is a strong doubling hand, even against a dealer 8. Doubling maximizes expected value by taking one card while increasing the wager.

Hard 15 against a dealer 7 is too weak to stand, and doubling is unfavorable; hit to improve the hand.

Hit hard 16 against a dealer 7; standing has poor expected value, and hitting is the better basic-strategy play.

A hard 19 is strong against a dealer 7; hitting risks busting, and standing is the best play.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often, and doubling is unfavorable.

A pair of threes should not be split against a king; the dealer’s strong upcard also makes doubling unattractive. Hit the hard 6.

Hard 14 is too weak to stand against the dealer’s king; hit to improve the hand despite the bust risk.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand; hitting risks busting, and standing is optimal against a dealer 6.