Blackjack table

A hard 13 is too weak to stand against the dealer’s king; hitting is the basic-strategy play.

This is a hard 14 against the dealer’s 10. Without surrender, basic strategy is to hit, despite the risk of busting.

Hard 18 against a king is best played by standing; hitting is more likely to bust than improve the outcome.

Hard 16 against a dealer ten is a hit by basic strategy; standing loses too often, and doubling is unfavorable.

Soft 15 against a dealer 3 is a hit under basic strategy; doubling is unfavorable against this upcard.

Stand on hard 15 against the dealer’s 3; basic strategy favors standing, since the dealer is more likely to bust than a hit is to improve this hand safely.

Double 11 against the dealer’s 6 to maximize value; the dealer is in a weak position and 11 has a strong chance to make a high total.

Hard 16 against a dealer 2 is a stand in basic strategy; hitting risks busting, while the dealer has a relatively weak upcard.

Hard 14 should stand against a dealer 3; the dealer has a relatively high chance of busting, while hitting risks busting my hand.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is too weak to stand; hit to seek a better total despite the bust risk.

A hard 15 against a dealer 9 is unfavorable to stand on; hitting offers the better chance to improve despite bust risk.

Hard 18 is strong against a dealer 9; hitting risks busting and has lower expected value than standing.

Stand on hard 16 against a dealer 2; the dealer is more likely to bust, and hitting risks busting immediately.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is too weak to stand, and doubling is not advisable. Hitting gives the best expected outcome under these rules.

A hard 7 is too weak to stand against the dealer’s 8, and doubling is not worthwhile here. Hit to improve the hand.

A hard 12 should hit against the dealer’s 8; standing is more likely to lose against the dealer’s strong upcard.

With soft 15 against a dealer 10, basic strategy is to hit; doubling is unfavorable against this strong upcard.

A hard 12 against the dealer’s 10-value upcard should hit; standing is likely to lose against the dealer’s strong hand.

This is a hard 18 against a dealer 10. Hitting risks busting, and standing is the better play despite the dealer's strong upcard.

Hard 13 against a dealer ten is a hit by basic strategy; standing loses too often, and doubling is unfavorable.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is more likely to lose by standing; with no surrender available, hit to seek a better total.

Hard 15 against a dealer ten is a hit when surrender is unavailable; standing is more likely to lose to the dealer's strong total.

A hard 19 is a strong total; standing is optimal against a dealer 7, while hitting or doubling risks worsening a favorable hand.

Hard 8 is too low to stand or double against a dealer 8; hitting offers the best chance to improve.

Soft 19 is a strong hand; basic strategy stands against a dealer 8.

Hard 18 is a strong total; hitting risks busting, and standing is the best play against a dealer ten.

Stand on hard 17; hitting or doubling against the dealer’s 8 has a worse expected value.

With a hard 11 against a dealer ten-value card, doubling is generally unfavorable under these rules; hit to improve the hand while avoiding the extra stake.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand, and hitting risks busting; stand against the dealer’s ten.

A hard 7 is far too weak to stand or double against a dealer 10; hit to improve the hand.

Soft 18 should hit against a dealer ten; the ace can adjust to keep the hand from busting on one card.

This is a hard 18 against a dealer ten; standing is the best available basic-strategy play.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hit by basic strategy; standing is too likely to lose against the dealer’s strong upcard.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is unfavorable to stand; hitting offers the better expected outcome.