Blackjack table

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 12 against a dealer 5, since the dealer is likely to bust and hitting risks busting first.

Basic strategy for a hard 14 against a dealer 2 with S17 is to stand, since the dealer's weak upcard gives a real bust chance and hitting risks a bust of my own.

Basic strategy says to double a hard 10 against a dealer 3, since the dealer is weak and I am likely to draw a strong total.

Hard 11 against a dealer 8 is a standard double in basic strategy. The expected value of doubling is higher than hitting.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 13 against a dealer 10. Standing loses more often because the dealer is likely to make a strong hand.

A hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand. Only an ace improves it, and any other card busts.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand in basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks a bust with little chance of improving.

Basic strategy says to hit soft 18 against a dealer 9, since standing on 18 is an underdog against the 9's strong final totals. Hitting a soft hand cannot bust.

Hard 18 against a dealer 9: basic strategy is to stand, since hitting risks a bust more than it improves the hand.

Hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a strong standing hand. Splitting tens gives up a likely win, so basic strategy says to stand.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand in basic strategy. Hitting risks busting for very little gain.

Basic strategy for a hard 9 against a dealer 3-6 is to double. Against a 4 the dealer is weak, so doubling adds expected value.

Under basic strategy, hard 16 stands against a dealer 5. The dealer is in a weak bust-prone position, so hitting only risks busting.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks busting on most cards.

Hard 20 against a dealer 6 is a strong made hand. Basic strategy says never split tens, so standing has the best expected value.

Basic strategy for a hard 12 against a dealer 7 is to hit. The dealer's 7 is a strong upcard, so standing on 12 loses more often than taking a card.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand in basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks a bust for very little gain.

Basic strategy says to hit soft 13 against a dealer 7. You can only double soft 13 against a 5 or 6, and standing on 13 against a 7 is weak.

Basic strategy for a hard 13 against a dealer 7 is to hit, because the dealer is likely to make 17 or better and standing on 13 loses too often.