Blackjack table

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy since surrender is unavailable. Standing loses more often than risking the bust.

Hard 16 against a dealer 6: basic strategy says stand, since the dealer's bust chance is high and hitting risks busting.

Hard 18 against a dealer 8 is a clear stand under basic strategy. It beats the dealer's likely 18 or pushes it, and hitting carries a high bust risk.

Hard 9 against a dealer Ace: basic strategy says hit, because doubling only pays off against dealer 3-6.

A hard 19 against a dealer Ace is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting risks busting for very little gain.

Basic strategy for hard 12 against a dealer 2 is to hit, since the dealer 2 is not weak enough to justify standing on 12.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 9 against a dealer 10. Doubling is only correct against 3 through 6.

A hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting would bust too often to be worth it.

Under basic strategy, a hard 14 against a dealer 7 is a hit, because the dealer is likely to make 17 or better and standing loses more often.

Basic strategy for a hard 8 against a dealer 4 is to hit; doubling 8 is only marginal against a 5 or 6 in some rules.

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 13 against a dealer 4. The dealer busts often from a weak upcard, so it is better to avoid the risk of busting by hitting.

Under basic strategy, hard 9 against a dealer 6 is a double: the dealer is in a weak bust position and we have a good chance of making a strong total with one card.

A hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a strong standing hand. Splitting tens gives up a likely win, so basic strategy says stand.

Hard 17 against a dealer 3 is a standard stand in basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks busting for little gain.

Basic strategy for soft 14 (A,3) against a dealer 6 is to double down, since the dealer's bust chance is high.

Hard 17 against a dealer 10 is a stand under basic strategy. Hitting carries a high bust risk and does not improve expected value.

Hard 17 against a dealer 6 is a clear stand. The dealer is likely to bust, and hitting risks busting my own hand.

Hard 11 vs dealer 10 is a double in basic strategy for a 6-deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17 and peeks for blackjack.

Hard 19 against a dealer 3 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling would only risk busting a strong total.

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

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, since there is no surrender option and standing loses more often.

A hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a basic-strategy stand. Hitting would bust too often to be worth it.