Blackjack table

Hard 13 against a dealer 6 is a stand: the dealer is likely to bust, while hitting risks breaking the hand.

Hard 15 against a dealer 8 is best played by hitting; standing is more likely to lose, and doubling adds too much risk.

Hard 19 is a strong hand; hitting or doubling against a dealer 7 risks an unnecessary bust.

Hard 13 against a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing is unlikely to win, and doubling is too risky.

A hard 12 should be hit against a dealer 8; standing is less favorable, and doubling is too risky.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 8, hitting offers a better chance than standing.

Splitting aces creates two strong starting hands and is the best play against a dealer 2.

A hard 19 is strong against a dealer 3; hitting or doubling risks busting for little potential gain.

A hard 20 is a strong hand against a dealer ten; hitting, doubling, or splitting would reduce its expected value.

With a hard 14 against a dealer 10, hitting is preferable to standing; doubling is too risky.

Hard 17 against a dealer ten-value card is a stand; hitting risks busting too often.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 4, standing is the basic-strategy play because the dealer has a relatively high chance of busting.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 6, standing is the best basic-strategy play because the dealer has a high chance of busting.

With a hard 16 against a dealer 10 and no surrender available, hitting is the best choice.

A hard 19 is strong against a dealer king; hitting would risk busting for little potential gain.

With a hard 13 against the dealer’s 2, standing is the basic-strategy play.

With a hard 13 against a dealer 10, hitting has a better expected outcome than standing; doubling is too risky.

Hard 18 should stand against a dealer ten; hitting has a high chance of busting.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand, and splitting tens against a dealer 4 gives up too much value.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand; standing is better than risking a hit or splitting tens against a dealer 8.

Standing on hard 13 against a dealer 3 is the basic-strategy play; hitting risks busting against a weak upcard.

With a hard 15 against a dealer ten-value card and no surrender available, hitting has a better expected return than standing.