Blackjack table

Basic strategy says hit a hard 13 against a dealer Ace. The dealer has already peeked and doesn't have blackjack, but the Ace is still strong.

Basic strategy for a multi-card hard 14 against a dealer Ace (S17, no surrender) is to hit. The dealer's Ace is strong enough that standing on 14 loses more often than hitting.

Basic strategy for a hard 9 against a dealer 10 is to hit; doubling is only correct against dealer 3 through 6.

Composition-dependent strategy says a hard 16 made of three or more cards against a dealer 10 should stand. Removing small cards like 4, 5 and 7 lowers the value of hitting, which tips the marginal decision toward standing.

Basic strategy for a hard 16 against a dealer 7 is to hit. A 7 upcard is strong, and standing on 16 loses more often than hitting.

A hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a strong hand, and basic strategy says to stand. Splitting tens would give up a likely win.

Hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since any hit risks busting while 19 already beats many dealer outcomes.

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

Basic strategy for soft 15 (A,4) against a dealer 3 is to hit. Doubling only pays off against a 4 through 6, and standing on 15 is weak.

Soft 17 against a dealer 3 calls for a double, and since doubling isn't allowed with three cards, hitting is the next best play. I can't bust, and standing on 17 is weak.

Hard 13 against a dealer 3 is a stand under basic strategy for S17 with 6 decks, since the dealer has a meaningful chance to bust.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 15 against a dealer 9, and surrender isn't available. Standing loses more often because the dealer's 9 is strong.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 with no surrender available: basic strategy says hit, which loses slightly less than standing.

Hard 20 against a dealer 7 is a strong standing hand. Splitting tens would give up a big expected win.

Hard 19 against a dealer 5 is a clear stand under basic strategy. The dealer has a high bust chance, and hitting or doubling would only risk busting a strong hand.

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

Hard 11 vs dealer 7 is a standard double in basic strategy for a 6-deck S17 game.

Under basic strategy, a hard 15 against a dealer 5 is a stand. The dealer has a high bust probability, so taking a card and risking a bust gives that up.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 12 against a dealer 10. Standing loses more often because the dealer is strong.

Hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand. Hitting busts on most cards, and 19 beats many of the dealer's final totals.

Hard 17 against a dealer 8 is a stand in basic strategy, since hitting busts too often.

A hard 20 against a dealer 5 is a very strong made hand, so standing beats splitting tens under basic strategy. Splitting would give up a near-certain winner for two weaker hands.