Blackjack table

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 12 against a dealer 5. The dealer's 5 is a weak card with a high bust chance, while hitting risks busting on any ten-value card.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 12 against a dealer 10. Standing is worse because the dealer's 10 upcard is strong.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 12 against a dealer 5. The dealer's bust probability is high, and hitting risks busting first.

Basic strategy for a hard 14 against a dealer Ace (S17, no surrender, dealer has peeked) is to hit. The dealer is too likely to make a strong hand for standing on 14 to be better.

A hard 20 is a clear stand against any dealer upcard, including an ace.

A hard 6 against a dealer 10 is a clear hit under basic strategy, since no card can bust it and standing loses to most dealer outcomes.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit in basic strategy. The dealer is likely to finish with 17 or more, so standing loses more often than risking a bust.

Composition-dependent strategy favors standing on a hard 16 made of three or more cards against a dealer 10. The four small cards already used make hitting slightly worse than standing.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 14 against a dealer 2, since the dealer has a real chance to bust and hitting risks busting ourselves.

Under basic strategy for a 6-deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17, hard 11 against a dealer 9 is a double. It is the highest expected-value option here.

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 17 against every dealer upcard, including a 9. Hitting would bust too often.

Basic strategy for a hard 10 against a dealer 4 is to double. The dealer's upcard is weak and I have a strong drawing total.

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 18 against a dealer 7. Hitting or doubling risks busting on most cards.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 13 against a dealer 7. The dealer is likely to make 17 or better, so standing on 13 loses more often than hitting.

Hard 18 against a dealer 5 is a clear stand under basic strategy. The dealer is likely to bust, and hitting or doubling would risk busting my own hand.

A hard 19 against a dealer 8 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling would risk a bust for very little gain.

Basic strategy for soft 15 against a dealer 2 is to hit, since doubling is only correct against a 4 to 6. Standing on 15 is weak, and hitting carries no risk of busting.

Soft 20 against a dealer 2 is a strong made hand, and basic strategy says to stand. Hitting would only risk worsening it.

Hard 20 against a dealer 5 is a strong made hand, and basic strategy is to stand. Splitting tens gives up a likely win for a lower expected value.

Basic strategy says hit a hard 16 against a dealer 8. The dealer's 8 is strong, and surrender isn't available.

Hard 17 against a dealer 8 is a stand in basic strategy, since hitting risks busting too often. Standing here gives the best expected value.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 12 against a dealer 6. The dealer's bust chance is high, so there is no need to risk busting.