Blackjack table

A pair of 2s should not be split against a dealer 10-value upcard. Hit the hard 4 to improve the hand.

An 8 is too weak to stand against a dealer 10-value upcard. Hitting is the best legal action.

With a hard 11 against the dealer’s queen, taking a card gives a chance to improve; standing leaves a weak total against a strong upcard.

Soft 15 is too weak to stand against an ace, and under these rules the basic strategy is to hit rather than double.

Soft 17 is too weak to stand against a dealer ace; hitting can improve the hand without risking a bust on the next card.

Hard 17 should stand; hitting risks busting, and standing has the better expected outcome against an ace.

A hard 10 is a strong double against the dealer’s 6, whose upcard gives them a high chance to bust.

A hard 17 is strong enough to stand, especially against the dealer’s 3; hitting risks busting without enough upside.

Hard 15 against a dealer 7 is a hit by basic strategy; standing is likely to lose against the dealer’s strong upcard.

A hard 10 should hit against the dealer’s 10; doubling is unfavorable against this strong upcard.

Stand on hard 19; hitting risks busting, and standing is the correct play against a dealer ten.

Hard 13 should stand against a dealer 2; the dealer is more likely to bust than improve enough to justify risking a hit.

A hard 20 is a strong total; hitting or doubling risks losing value, so stand against the dealer’s ten.

A hard 7 is too weak to stand or double, even against a dealer 4. Hit to improve the hand.

Stand on hard 12 against the dealer’s 4; the dealer is more likely to bust, and hitting risks busting our hand.

A hard 6 is far too low to stand or double against a king; hit to improve the hand.

An 8 is too weak to stand against a king, and hitting is the only way to improve the hand.

Hard 13 against a king is too weak to stand; hitting offers the best chance to improve despite the bust risk.

A hard 17 against a dealer 9 is best played by standing; hitting has a substantial chance of busting.

A hard 19 is already a strong total, and hitting risks busting. Standing is best against the dealer’s 2.

A hard 20 is a strong hand; hitting risks busting, and doubling or splitting is not appropriate.

Soft 19 is strong enough to stand against the dealer’s 10; hitting risks weakening the hand, and doubling is not warranted here.

Stand on hard 17. The dealer’s 4 is a weak upcard, and hitting risks busting without enough benefit.

A hard 20 is a strong hand, and the dealer’s 6 is a weak upcard. Hitting or splitting would give up a favorable position.

Stand on hard 18; hitting risks busting, and doubling is not appropriate against a dealer 5.

Soft 18 should hit against a dealer 10 under basic strategy; doubling or standing has lower expected value here.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 is unfavorable to stand on; hitting gives the best expected outcome without surrender being available.

A hard 19 is a strong total; hitting risks busting, while standing is the standard play against a dealer 10.

Stand on hard 12 against a dealer 2; hitting risks busting, while basic strategy favors letting the dealer draw.