Blackjack table

Basic strategy for a hard 14 against a dealer 10 is to hit, since the dealer is strong and no surrender is available.

A multi-card hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a composition-dependent case where standing slightly beats hitting. That is because the small cards already used reduce the chance of improving.

Hard 18 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since hitting or doubling only risks busting a strong total.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 12 against a dealer 4, since the dealer has a high chance of busting. Hitting would risk busting on any 10-value card.

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 13 against a dealer 4. The dealer's weak upcard gives a high chance of the dealer busting.

Hard 11 against a dealer 6 is a textbook double under basic strategy. The dealer's bust chance is high and our odds of drawing a strong total are good.

Basic strategy for a hard 13 against a dealer 2 is to stand, since the dealer's bust chance makes hitting a stiff hand worse.

Soft 20 against a dealer Ace is a clear stand under basic strategy. The dealer already peeked and has no blackjack, and 20 is a strong total.

Basic strategy for hard 12 against a dealer 10 is to hit, since standing loses more often against a strong upcard.

Basic strategy for soft 16 against a dealer 8 is to hit. Doubling is only correct against 4-6, and standing on 16 is weak.

Hard 16 against a dealer 8 is a hit under basic strategy. The dealer's likely total of 18 beats a stand on 16 more often than hitting busts.

A hard 5 against a dealer 8 is a basic-strategy hit. No card can bust the hand, and it is far too weak to double.

A hard 8 cannot bust on the next card, so hitting is clearly correct against a dealer 8.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 15 against a dealer 8. The dealer is likely to reach 17 or more, so standing on 15 loses more often.

Hard 20 against a dealer 3 is a strong made hand. Basic strategy says never split tens, so standing is the right play.

Hard 17 against a dealer 8 is a stand under basic strategy. Hitting risks busting on most cards and gains little.

A hard 5 against a dealer 3 is always a hit under basic strategy; doubling is wrong at this total, and standing can't win unless the dealer busts.

A hard 7 cannot bust on the next card, so hitting is clearly correct against a dealer 3.

Hard 17 against a dealer 3 is a standard stand, since hitting risks busting and the dealer has a meaningful chance to bust.

Hard 18 against a dealer Ace is a stand under basic strategy (S17, dealer peeked). Hitting or doubling would risk busting a total that is already reasonably strong.

Basic strategy for a pair of 6s against a dealer 10 is to hit rather than split. Standing on 12 against a strong upcard loses more often.

A hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since hitting risks busting for very little gain.

Basic strategy for hard 16 against a dealer 10 with no surrender available is to hit. Standing loses more often against a strong upcard.

Hard 17 against a dealer 10: basic strategy says stand, because hitting busts too often.

Basic strategy for hard 16 against a dealer 3 is to stand, because the dealer's bust chance outweighs the risk of hitting.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 15 against a dealer 8. With no surrender available, standing loses more often than hitting.

Soft 13 against a dealer 10 is a clear hit under basic strategy. Doubling is only correct against a weak dealer upcard like 5 or 6.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, since the dealer is strong and standing on 13 loses more often.