Blackjack table

Hard 7 versus a dealer 2 is far too weak to stand or double, so the correct play is to hit and try to improve the total.

Hard 17 versus a dealer 2 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting a made hand.

Hard 12 versus a dealer ten is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling is too risky.

Hard 13 versus a dealer ten loses if I stand whenever the dealer makes a hand, so I hit to try to improve.

A pair of fives totals 10, which should not be split, and against an ace the correct play is to hit rather than double or stand.

Hard 14 versus an Ace is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often to a dealer who must make a hand.

Hard 16 versus a dealer 3 is a basic-strategy stand: the dealer busts often enough that hitting a stiff loses more in the long run, and doubling is even worse.

Hard 20 against a dealer King is a clear stand; hitting, doubling, or splitting tens would only risk a winning hand.

Hard 20 against a dealer 5 is already a very strong hand, so standing avoids the high risk of busting or weakening the total.

Hard 18 versus a dealer King is a clear stand; hitting or doubling risks busting a strong total.

Hard 15 versus a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling is too risky.

Hard 20 against a dealer 7 is a strong made hand; standing is the clear basic-strategy play and hitting risks busting.

Hard 5 is too weak to stand or double against a dealer 9; hitting is the only positive-EV play and keeps the option to draw again.

Hard 12 versus a dealer 9 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often to a made dealer hand.

Hard 16 versus a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling is too risky.

Hard 19 versus a dealer 3 is a strong made hand; standing is the correct basic-strategy play, while hitting or doubling risks a bust for little gain.

Hard 20 against a dealer queen is a clear stand; hitting, doubling, or splitting tens would only worsen a strong made hand.

Hard 16 versus a dealer 5 is a stand in basic strategy; the dealer is likely to bust, so hitting or doubling risks a worse outcome.

Hard 19 versus a dealer 2 is a strong made hand; standing is the clear basic-strategy play, while hitting or doubling risks busting a winning total.

Soft 19 versus a dealer 9 is a strong made hand; basic strategy is to stand rather than risk doubling or hitting.

Hard 14 versus a dealer ten is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling is not justified.

Hard 19 versus a dealer ten is a strong made hand; hitting risks busting and standing is the correct basic-strategy play.

Hard 19 versus a dealer 4 is a clear stand; hitting or doubling risks a strong made hand.

Hard 13 versus a dealer 9 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling is not justified.

Hard 19 against a dealer 3 is a strong made hand; standing is the correct basic-strategy play, while hitting or doubling risks busting a winning total.