Blackjack table

Basic strategy for 6-deck S17 with dealer peek is to double hard 11 against a 10. The peek already rules out dealer blackjack, so doubling has positive expected value.

A hard 20 against a dealer 9 is a strong standing hand. Basic strategy says never split tens, since that would break up a likely winner.

Hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a strong standing hand. Splitting tens gives up a likely win for two weaker hands, so standing is the basic strategy play.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 13 against a dealer 10. The dealer is strong here, so standing on 13 loses more often than drawing.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 13 against a dealer 8, since the dealer is strong and standing loses more often.

Basic strategy is to stand on a hard 17 against any dealer upcard. Hitting here risks busting on most cards.

Hard 11 against a dealer 8 is a standard double under basic strategy for a 6-deck S17 game. Doubling gives the highest expected value here.

Basic strategy says to double a hard 10 against a dealer 7, since the dealer's upcard is weaker than our total.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 12 against a dealer 5. The dealer's bust chance is high, so I avoid risking a bust myself.

Hard 18 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks busting for no gain.

Basic strategy says to hit hard 14 against a dealer 9, since standing loses too often against a strong upcard and surrender isn't available.

Hard 17 against a dealer 9: basic strategy is to always stand, since hitting busts far too often.

Hard 13 against a dealer Ace is a hit under basic strategy for S17 with no surrender. The dealer is too strong to stand on 13.

Hard 10 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 says to stand on hard 13 against a dealer 4. The dealer's bust chance is high, so hitting a stiff hand isn't worth it.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit in basic strategy, and no surrender is available. Standing loses more often than risking a bust.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 14 against a dealer 8. The dealer's 8 is strong, so standing on 14 loses more often than hitting.

Hard 19 against a dealer 8 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting risks busting for very little gain.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 13 against a dealer 7. The dealer is likely to make 17 or better, so standing on 13 loses more often.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit in basic strategy, and there's no surrender option. Standing loses more often, since the dealer is likely to make 17 or better.

Basic strategy for hard 16 against a dealer 7 is to hit, since the dealer's 7 is a strong upcard and there is no surrender.

Basic strategy is to stand on a hard 18 against a dealer 7. Hitting risks busting, and 18 is likely to beat or push the dealer's probable 17.

Hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling would risk busting a strong total.

A hard 18 against a dealer 5 is a clear stand under basic strategy. The dealer has a high chance of busting, and hitting would risk busting my own strong total.