Blackjack table

Hard 11 against a dealer 8 is a standard double in basic strategy for a 6-deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17.

Basic strategy for hard 13 against a dealer 8 is to hit. The dealer's strong upcard makes standing on 13 worse than risking the bust.

A hard 18 against a dealer 8 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting risks busting, and standing already wins or pushes against many of the dealer's likely outcomes.

Hard 20 against a dealer 7 is a strong standing hand. Basic strategy never splits tens, so standing maximizes expected value.

Basic strategy for 6-deck S17 with dealer peek says to double hard 11 against a dealer 10, since the extra bet has positive expectation.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, and with no surrender available hitting beats standing.

Hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since hitting busts too often.

Hard 14 against a dealer 6: basic strategy is to stand, because the dealer busts often from a 6 and hitting risks busting our own hand.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10, with no surrender available: basic strategy says hit. Standing loses slightly more on average.

Hard 20 against a dealer 9 is a strong standing hand. Basic strategy says never split tens, so standing maximizes expected value.

Hard 20 against a dealer 6 is a strong stand, and basic strategy never splits tens because 20 already wins most of the time.

A hard 20 against a dealer 7 is a strong favorite, so standing is correct. Splitting the tens would give up that edge.

A hard 19 against a dealer 5 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks busting a very strong total while the dealer is in a weak bust-prone position.

Hard 8 against a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy. Doubling is only correct on 8 against a 5 or 6, and not in this game.

Hard 12 against a dealer 7 is a hit in basic strategy. The dealer is fairly strong here, so standing on 12 loses more often than the risk of busting.

Hard 13 against a dealer 7 is a hit in basic strategy. The dealer is likely to make 17 or better, so standing on 13 loses more often.

This is a hard 16 against a dealer 10 with no surrender available. Basic strategy for a 6-deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17 says to hit, since standing loses more often.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 12 against a dealer 5. The dealer's bust probability is high, and hitting risks busting with a 10-value card.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 13 against a dealer 8. The dealer is unlikely to bust with an 8 showing, so standing on 13 loses more often than hitting.

A hard 20 against a dealer 4 is a strong made hand, and basic strategy says never split tens. Standing maximizes expected value.

Basic strategy for a 6-deck S17 game with dealer peek says to double hard 11 against a dealer 10. Doubling has a higher expected value than hitting here.

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 18 against a dealer 2, since it is a strong made hand and hitting risks busting.

Basic strategy with 6 decks, dealer standing on soft 17, and double after split allowed says to split 9s against a dealer 4. Two hands starting from 9 against a weak upcard are worth more than standing on 18.

Hard 16 against a dealer 4 is a basic-strategy stand, since the dealer busts often showing a weak upcard. Hitting or doubling risks busting needlessly.

Soft 20 (A-9) against a dealer 4 is a clear stand in basic strategy. Doubling would throw away a very strong made hand.

A hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a strong favorite, and basic strategy is to stand. Splitting tens gives up that edge.