Blackjack table

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a clear basic-strategy hit; standing loses to any dealer draw of 7 or more, and only a 10 busts the hand.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a losing standing position; basic strategy says hit since the dealer's expected result is strong and standing loses more often than drawing.

Hard 20 is a near-certain winner; hitting risks busting with virtually no upside against a dealer 10.

With 11 against a dealer 9, basic strategy favors doubling: the expected value of doubling exceeds hitting since many cards improve the hand and the dealer 9 is vulnerable.

Hard 12 against a dealer 7 is a basic-strategy hit: the dealer's expected outcome with a 7 up is strong enough that standing on 12 loses more often than drawing, and no bust risk is severe until 16.

Basic strategy: always split 8s against a dealer 10 to avoid playing a hard 16 and improve expected value.

Soft 19 (A8) against a dealer queen is a standing hand per basic strategy; hitting only risks busting with little gain since dealer 10-up is a strong but beatable position.

Hard 14 against a dealer queen is a losing standing position; basic strategy says hit (surrender unavailable).

Hard 20 is a near-certain winner; standing is clearly optimal.

With 14 against a dealer 5, basic strategy favors standing: the dealer has a high bust probability, and hitting risks busting with 16+ draw outcomes.

Hard 14 vs dealer 6 is a standard stand; dealer likely busts.

Basic strategy: split 9s against a dealer 4, since two hands starting at 9 outperform standing on 18 versus a weak upcard.

Hard 11 against a dealer 4 is a strong double per basic strategy; maximizing value with one card is optimal here.

Basic strategy favors splitting 9,9 against a dealer 4; the split EV exceeds standing on 18, and resplitting is legal here.

Basic strategy favors resplitting 9,9 against a dealer 4; each resulting 9 vs 4 with double-after-split allowed has higher expected value than standing on 18.

Basic strategy says stand on hard 12 against a dealer 4, since the dealer's bust risk is high and hitting risks breaking with many tens left.

Basic strategy: with 16 against a dealer 4, standing is correct since the dealer's bust probability is high and hitting 16 risks busting. Doubling is not warranted with a stiff total.

Hard 19 against a dealer 4 is a strong standing hand; hitting or doubling would only risk a near-made hand.

Hard 17 against a dealer 3 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting with no meaningful gain.

Soft 16 against a dealer 10 is a clear hit; doubling is only profitable against weak upcards, and standing risks losing to a likely dealer 20.

Hard 12 against a dealer 5 is a standing situation in basic strategy; the dealer's bust risk is high and hitting only risks busting on a 10.

Hard 13 against a dealer 6 is a stand per basic strategy; the dealer's high bust probability makes hitting unnecessary risk.

Hard 10 against a dealer 2 is a standard double in 6-deck S17 basic strategy; the expected value of doubling exceeds hitting.

Hard 18 against a dealer queen is a stand per basic strategy; hitting risks busting a strong hand for marginal gain.

Soft 20 (A-9) is a near-made hand; standing is optimal against a dealer 5, especially with dealer standing on soft 17. Doubling would risk a strong hand for negligible gain.

Hard 19 is a strong made hand; standing against a dealer 9 is clearly optimal since hitting risks near-certain bust for negligible gain.

Hard 16 vs dealer 2 is a basic-strategy stand under S17 rules; hitting risks busting against a weak upcard with only marginal expected gain.

Hard 12 against a dealer King is a losing total if I stand; basic strategy calls for a hit since the dealer is likely to make 17+. Doubling is far too risky here.

Hard 17 is a standing hand against a dealer 10; hitting risks busting with little gain. Standing is the basic-strategy play.