Blackjack table

Hard 19 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling would only add bust risk.

Basic strategy for a hard 13 against a dealer 3 in a 6-deck S17 game is to stand. The dealer busts often from a 3, and hitting risks busting our hand.

Basic strategy says to hit hard 13 against a dealer 10, since standing on 13 loses more often than risking a bust.

Hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since hitting risks busting on most cards.

Hard 10 against a dealer 2 is a standard double in basic strategy with 6 decks and S17, so doubling maximizes expected value.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand in basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks busting on most cards.

Basic strategy for soft 15 (A-4) against a dealer 3 is to hit; doubling is only correct against a 4 through 6.

A soft 19 against a dealer 3 is a stand under basic strategy, and doubling is not available with three cards. Hitting only risks weakening a strong total.

Hard 6 against a dealer Ace calls for a hit under basic strategy. Standing or doubling on a total this low is clearly worse.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 15 against a dealer Ace, since the dealer is strong and no surrender is available. The three-card hand does not change that.

Basic strategy for hard 12 against a dealer 3 in a 6-deck S17 game is to hit. Standing loses slightly more in expectation.

Basic strategy says to hit hard 13 against a dealer 7, since the dealer's strong upcard makes standing on 13 too weak.

A hard 19 against a dealer 7 is a clear stand. Hitting risks a bust, and 19 already beats the dealer's most likely finish of 17.

Basic strategy says to hit soft 15 against a dealer 9. Doubling is only correct against a dealer 4-6, and standing on 15 is too weak.

Soft 19 against a dealer 9 is a stand in basic strategy. Hitting only lowers the expected value.

Hard 19 against a dealer 9 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since any hit or double risks busting a strong hand.

Basic strategy for a hard 13 against a dealer 3 is to stand. The dealer busts often from a low upcard, and hitting risks busting our stiff hand.

Under basic strategy, hard 15 against a dealer 4 is a stand. The dealer busts often from a 4, so hitting and risking a bust isn't worth it.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 15 against a dealer 8, since standing loses more often than risking a bust. Surrender isn't available.

Soft 19 against a dealer 7 is a clear stand under basic strategy. 19 beats the dealer's likely 17, and hitting or doubling only lowers my expected value.

Hard 11 against a dealer 10 with 6 decks, S17, and a peek is a basic-strategy double. The dealer has already checked for blackjack, so doubling carries positive expectation.

Hard 11 against a dealer 10 is a double in basic strategy for 6 decks with the dealer standing on soft 17 and peeking. Doubling has a higher expected value than hitting.

Basic strategy for soft 13 against a dealer 6 in a 6-deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17 is to double. The 6 is the dealer's weakest upcard.

Basic strategy is to stand on a hard 18 against a dealer 10. Hitting or doubling carries a high bust risk and lowers expected value.