Blackjack table

Hard 13 against a dealer ace is a losing standing hand; hitting gives the best chance to improve.

Hit hard 14 against the dealer's ace; standing has too low a chance to win.

Double 9 versus a dealer 10; the extra card has favorable enough value relative to hitting under standard six-deck basic strategy.

Hard 16 versus a dealer 7 is a standard hit; standing has a worse expected value.

Stand on hard 20 against the dealer's 10; it is already a very strong total and drawing risks busting.

Stand on hard 19 against a dealer 10; drawing or doubling only worsens the expected outcome.

Stand on hard 20 against a dealer 10; it is already a very strong total.

Soft 15 against a dealer 3 is a hit in basic strategy; doubling is not favored versus this upcard.

Hit soft 17 against dealer 3; standing is too weak and the ace protects against an immediate bust.

Stand on hard 13 against the dealer's 3; the dealer's weak upcard has a meaningful bust chance, while hitting risks busting.

Hard 15 against a dealer 9 is a losing standing position; hitting provides the better expected outcome.

Hard 16 versus a dealer 10 should hit when surrender is unavailable; standing loses too often against the dealer's strong upcard.

Stand on hard 20; it is an overwhelmingly strong total against a dealer 7.

Stand on hard 19; it is already a strong total, especially against a dealer 5.

Stand on hard 19 against a dealer 10; hitting or doubling is not favorable.

Double 11 against a dealer 7; drawing one card maximizes value with strong chances to reach 18–21.

Stand on hard 15 against dealer 5; the dealer's weak upcard has a high bust chance, making standing preferable to risking a bust.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 should hit; standing gives up too much against the dealer's strong upcard.

Stand on hard 19 against a dealer 10; hitting has a high bust risk and does not improve expected value.

Hard 17 should stand against a dealer 8 under basic strategy.

Stand on hard 20; it is an overwhelmingly strong total and splitting or drawing reduces expected value.