Blackjack table

Hard 11 against a dealer 6 is a textbook double under basic strategy, since the dealer is weak and we have a strong drawing total.

Hard 17 against a dealer 5 is a standard stand. The dealer has a high bust chance, and hitting risks busting for no gain.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 12 against a dealer 8. A strong upcard means standing loses more often.

Soft 19 against a dealer 10: basic strategy says stand. Hitting or doubling would lower the expected value.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 with no surrender available: basic strategy is to hit, which loses slightly less than standing.

Hard 10 against a dealer 8 is a standard basic-strategy double in a 6-deck S17 game, since it has positive expected value.

Hard 20 against a dealer 5 is a strong standing hand. Basic strategy says never split tens, since keeping 20 has higher expected value.

Basic strategy for hard 13 against a dealer Ace is to hit, since the Ace is a strong upcard and standing on 13 loses more often.

Under basic strategy, hard 13 against a dealer 7 is a hit, because the dealer is likely to make a strong total.

Hard 16 against a dealer 7 is a standard hit under basic strategy. The dealer's 7 is strong, so standing on 16 loses more often than drawing.

Hard 18 against a dealer 7 is a clear stand under basic strategy. A dealer 7 is likely to finish on 17, which 18 beats.

Splitting aces is always correct by basic strategy, and the dealer's 6 is a weak upcard that makes it even stronger.

Basic strategy says to always stand on hard 17, including against a dealer 10. Hitting would bust too often.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 12 against a dealer 6. The dealer has a high bust chance, so I should not risk busting myself.

Hard 17 against a dealer 3 is a stand in basic strategy. The dealer has a good chance to bust, and hitting risks busting our own hand.

Hard 17 against a dealer 10 is a stand in basic strategy, since hitting carries too high a bust risk.

Basic strategy with a pair of 7s against a dealer 9 is to hit, not split; a hard 14 against a strong upcard needs improvement.

Under basic strategy, a hard 10 against a dealer 7 is a double, because the expected value of doubling beats hitting.

Soft 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy. Hitting can't bust the hand and may improve it.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, since standing on 14 loses to the dealer's strong upcard more often than hitting does.

Multi-card hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a composition-dependent exception where standing is marginally better than hitting. The small cards already used up in my hand make hitting less favorable.

Under basic strategy for six decks with the dealer standing on soft 17, hard 9 against a dealer 8 is a hit. Doubling a 9 only pays against dealer upcards 3 through 6.

Hard 19 against a dealer 8 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting risks a bust for very little gain.

Hard 18 against a dealer 9: basic strategy is to stand, since hitting or doubling risks busting with little to gain.