Blackjack table

Hard 13 vs dealer 3 is a stand per basic strategy; hitting risks busting against a weak upcard.

Basic strategy: split 8s against a dealer 6 to avoid playing 16 and gain expected value.

Hard 17 against a dealer 6 is a clear stand: the dealer is likely to bust, and hitting risks breaking the hand. Doubling is not justified with a made 17.

13 vs dealer 6 is a standard stand; dealer bust probability is high and hitting risks busting.

Hard 13 against an ace is a losing hand; basic strategy says hit since standing loses more often.

Hard 20 vs dealer 9 is a clear stand; doubling risks a strong hand for minimal edge.

Soft 17 vs dealer 10 is never a stand; hitting is standard basic strategy.

Hard 14 vs dealer 10 is a hit per basic strategy; standing loses more often than drawing one card.

I have 20 against a dealer ace; standing is clearly optimal since doubling or hitting risks a near-certain strong hand.

Hard 13 vs dealer 3 is a hit in basic strategy; standing gives the dealer too many ways to make a hand.

11 vs dealer 10: basic strategy says hit (double only vs 2-9).

Hard 14 vs dealer 10 is a losing hand; basic strategy says hit (14 stands only vs 2-6).

Hard 15 vs dealer 10 is a marginal hit per basic strategy, but with a three-card hand composition and no surrender, standing minimizes bust risk against a stiff dealer.

Hard 9 vs dealer 10 is a hit per basic strategy; doubling is too weak against a ten.

Hard 19 vs dealer 10 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting for negligible gain.

12 vs dealer 3 is a marginal hand; basic strategy says hit since standing risks losing to a likely dealer 13+ and bust risk is low.

Hard 15 vs dealer 10 is a losing hand; basic strategy says hit since standing loses more often than drawing.

Hard 12 vs dealer 2 is a marginal hit per basic strategy; standing loses more against the dealer's bust-favorable but not bust-guaranteed upcard.

11 vs dealer 4 is a standard double; strong expected value with dealer likely to bust.

Soft 14 vs dealer 8 is never a stand; hitting is standard, doubling too weak.

Soft 19 vs dealer 8 is a stand per basic strategy; hitting risks a strong made hand for little gain.

Basic strategy: hit hard 12 against a dealer 2, since standing loses more often than drawing one card.

Hard 18 vs dealer 5 is a clear stand; hitting only risks busting a likely-winning hand.

Basic strategy: hit 4 against a dealer 2; splitting 2s vs 2 is marginal and hitting is standard.

Hard 12 vs dealer 2 is a marginal hit per basic strategy; standing gives the dealer a strong chance of making 17+.

Hard 17 against a dealer 2 is a standing hand; hitting risks busting with little upside since the dealer must draw to 17 from a weak upcard.

Soft 13 vs dealer 2 is a hit per basic strategy; the ace gives a free redraw with no bust risk.

Hard 13 vs dealer 2 is a stand per basic strategy; hitting risks busting with little gain.

Hard 13 vs dealer 10 is a hit per basic strategy; standing loses more often than hitting.

Hard 15 vs dealer 10 is a hit per basic strategy, but 3-K-2 composition (three small cards gone) slightly favors standing; EV difference is marginal and risk of busting is high.