Blackjack table

Basic strategy calls for hitting hard 14 against a dealer ten-value upcard. Hitting has a higher expected return than standing or doubling.

This three-card hard 16 includes a 4, making standing marginally preferable to hitting against a dealer ten-valued upcard under composition-dependent strategy.

Stand on hard 17 against the dealer’s 6. Taking another card risks busting, while the dealer’s weak upcard makes standing the highest-value play.

Basic strategy stands on hard 13 against a dealer 3. Standing has a higher expected return than hitting or doubling against this weak upcard.

Hit hard 5 against the dealer’s 2. There is no risk of busting on this draw, and the hand is too weak to stand or double.

Hit hard 7 against the dealer’s 2. There is no risk of busting on the next card, and hitting has higher expected value than standing.

Hit hard 12 against the dealer’s 2. Under these rules, hitting has a higher expected return than standing.

Stand on hard 16 against the dealer’s 2. This follows basic strategy: hitting risks busting more than it improves the hand’s expected return.

Hard 20 is a strong favorite against a dealer 7. Standing has higher expected value than splitting, hitting, or doubling.

Stand on hard 19 against the dealer’s ten. Hitting or doubling risks busting a strong hand and has lower expected value.

Stand on hard 19 against the dealer’s ten-value upcard. Hitting or doubling carries a high risk of busting and lowers expected value.

Basic strategy calls for hitting hard 14 against a dealer ten-value upcard. Hitting has a higher expected return than standing or doubling despite the bust risk.

Hit hard 12 against the dealer’s ace. Basic strategy favors improving this weak total rather than standing or doubling.

Basic strategy calls for hitting hard 14 against a dealer ace. Standing has a lower expected return, despite the risk of busting on a hit.

Stand on hard 20 against the dealer’s ten-value upcard. Keeping this strong hand has higher expected value than hitting, doubling, or splitting tens.

Basic strategy is to stand on hard 15 against a dealer 6. The dealer's weak upcard makes standing preferable to risking a bust by hitting.

Basic strategy favors standing on hard 15 against a dealer 5. The dealer's weak upcard makes standing preferable to risking a bust by hitting.

Hit soft 16 against the dealer’s king. Drawing cannot bust this hand, and hitting has higher expected value than standing or doubling.

This is a close hard 16 versus a dealer ten. Composition-dependent strategy favors standing with this three-card 16 containing a five.

Against a dealer 8, basic strategy favors hitting a pair of 2s rather than splitting. A hard 4 cannot bust on the next card.

Hit hard 8 against the dealer's 8. There is no risk of busting on the next card, and hitting has a higher expected value than standing.

Stand on soft 19 against the dealer’s 8. This is a strong total, and hitting has lower expected value.

Standing on hard 20 against a dealer 9 maximizes expected value. Splitting sacrifices a strong hand, while hitting or doubling risks an almost certain bust.

Hit hard 7 against the dealer’s 8. You cannot bust on this draw, and doubling is less profitable than retaining the option to draw again.

Stand on hard 17 against the dealer’s 8. Hitting carries too much bust risk and has a lower expected value.

Basic strategy calls for standing on hard 13 against a dealer 4. The dealer’s weak upcard makes standing preferable to risking a bust by hitting.

Stand on hard 14 against a dealer 3. Basic strategy favors standing because hitting risks busting while the dealer has a weak upcard.