Blackjack table

Splitting 7s against a dealer 2 is the basic strategy play, as it turns a weak 14 into two stronger starting hands against a dealer upcard that is likely to bust or make a low total.

Hard 13 against a dealer 2 is a standing hand in basic strategy; hitting risks busting more than it helps. Standing preserves the hand and lets the other split hand play next.

Standing on 17 against a dealer 2 is the correct basic strategy play, as hitting risks busting and the dealer has a good chance of ending with 17 or busting.

Holding 20 is a very strong hand; hitting or doubling risks busting, and splitting 10s gives up a near-certain win. Standing is the correct play even against an Ace upcard.

Against a dealer 10, a hard 15 is too weak to stand; hitting gives the best chance to improve without excessive bust risk.

Stand on a hard 20; only a dealer 21 can beat it, and hitting risks busting with any card above ace.

We have a strong 19 against a dealer King. Since the dealer peeks and we are still playing, the dealer does not have blackjack, so standing maximizes our win probability without risking a bust.

20 is a strong hand and the dealer's 4 upcard is weak, so standing maximizes expected value.

Total of 10 is strong against dealer 5, and doubling maximizes expected value in this favorable situation.

Total 20 is a very strong hand against a dealer 8 upcard; hitting or doubling risks busting, and splitting 10s gives up a winning hand. Standing maximizes expected value.

With a hard 19 against a dealer 5, standing is optimal; the dealer is likely to bust or draw to a lower total, and hitting or doubling risks needless loss.

Hard 14 vs a dealer 10 is a stiff hand, and standing loses too often when the dealer has a strong upcard. Hitting gives the best chance to improve to a winning total.

Total 20 is a very strong hand; hitting risks busting against a dealer 10, so standing maximizes expected value.

Standing on hard 17 against a dealer king avoids busting and is the basic-strategy play; the dealer has no blackjack and may bust or make 17 for a push.

Hard 5 against a dealer 8 is a very weak hand, so hitting gives the best chance to improve without risking extra chips on a double.

With a hard 10 against a dealer 8, hitting gives a good chance to improve to a strong total while the dealer is likely to make a hand.

Total 20 is a very strong hand, and the dealer showing an 8 has a significant chance of busting or making less than 20, so hitting risks breaking a winning hand.

Total 12 against dealer 3 is a stiff hand; hitting gives the best chance to improve, while standing loses too often when the dealer makes a hand.

Hard 18 is a strong hand against a dealer 3, and hitting risks busting with little upside. Standing maximizes expected value here.

Soft 18 is strong against a dealer 6, and doubling maximizes expected value since the dealer is likely to bust.

Against a dealer 7, my 13 is too weak to stand; hitting gives the best chance to improve while the dealer has a strong upcard.

Total 10 vs dealer 6 is a strong double-down spot per basic strategy, maximizing expected value.

Dealer shows a 6, a bust card, so standing on 13 is the basic strategy play to let the dealer likely bust.

Hard 15 is too weak against a dealer Ace; standing loses too often, and doubling is not profitable here, so hitting gives the best chance to improve.

Stand on hard 19 against an Ace; hitting risks busting, and dealer may already have blackjack.

Hard 15 vs dealer 7 is a stiff hand against a strong upcard; hitting gives the best chance to improve to 17 or better, while standing loses too often.