Blackjack table

Hard 7 against a dealer 2 is a basic-strategy hit. I can't bust, and doubling on a 7 is unprofitable.

Hard 17 against a dealer 2 is a stand in basic strategy, since hitting busts far too often.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 12 against a dealer 10. Standing loses more often because the dealer's 10 upcard rarely busts.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, since standing loses more often than risking a bust. Surrender isn't available.

A pair of 5s plays as hard 10. Against a dealer Ace with S17 and peek rules, basic strategy says hit rather than double or split.

Hard 14 against a dealer Ace is a hit under basic strategy (S17, no surrender). Standing on 14 loses too often to the dealer's likely strong total.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 16 against a dealer 3, since the dealer has a high chance of busting and hitting risks busting first.

A hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a strong standing hand, and splitting tens gives up a likely win. Basic strategy says stand.

A hard 20 against a dealer 5 is a very strong total, and basic strategy says to stand. Splitting tens gives up a near-certain winning hand for a lower expected value.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling carries a high bust risk.

Basic strategy for hard 15 against a dealer 7 is to hit, since the dealer's 7 is a strong upcard and standing on 15 loses more often.

A hard 20 against a dealer 7 is a clear stand; hitting would bust on almost any card.

A hard 5 against a dealer 9 is a clear hit under basic strategy. No single card can bust it, and doubling on 5 is too weak.

Hard 12 against a dealer 9 is a hit in basic strategy. The dealer is strong here, so standing loses more often than drawing.

Hard 16 against a dealer 7 is a hit in basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to finish at 17 or higher. Surrender isn't available.

Hard 19 against a dealer 3 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling would only risk busting a strong total.

Hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Splitting tens gives up a very strong total.

Hard 16 against a dealer 5: basic strategy is to stand, since the dealer is likely to bust and hitting risks busting first.

Hard 19 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Any hit or double risks busting a strong total.

Basic strategy for soft 19 against a dealer 9 is to stand. Doubling only applies against a 6 under H17 rules, and this game is S17.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit in basic strategy, and surrender is unavailable. Standing loses more often than hitting.

A hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting would bust too often.

A hard 19 against a dealer 4 is a clear stand in basic strategy. Any hit or double risks busting a hand that is already strong against a weak dealer upcard.

Basic strategy for hard 13 against a dealer 9 is to hit, because the dealer's strong upcard makes standing on 13 too weak.

Hard 19 against a dealer 3 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks busting a strong total.