Blackjack table

Basic strategy is to stand on hard 18 against a dealer 10. Hitting or doubling risks busting for very little gain.

Basic strategy for a hard 15 against a dealer 10 with no surrender available is to hit. Standing loses more often against a strong upcard.

Hard 15 vs dealer 10 with no surrender available: basic strategy says hit, since standing on 15 against a 10 loses more often.

Hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Any hit risks busting on most cards.

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 14 against a dealer 6. The dealer is in a weak bust position, so I avoid risking a bust myself.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 12 against a dealer 8, since standing loses too often to the dealer's likely strong total.

A hard 19 against a dealer 8 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Any hit risks busting, and 19 beats or ties most of the dealer's likely outcomes.

Hard 18 against a dealer 5 is a clear stand under basic strategy. The dealer's bust chance is high and any hit risks busting.

Basic strategy for 6 decks, dealer standing on soft 17 and double after split allowed is to split a pair of 6s against a dealer 2. Each 6 is a better starting point than a stiff 12.

Hard 8 against a dealer 2 is a basic-strategy hit, since doubling 8 only pays against a 5 or 6. Hitting can't bust.

A hard 18 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since any hit risks busting for little gain.

Hard 11 against a dealer 2 is a standard double, and double after split is allowed here.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 14 against a dealer 10 when surrender isn't available. Standing loses more often against a strong upcard.

Hard 18 against a dealer 8 is a stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks busting a hand that is already a favorite.

Under 6-deck basic strategy, hard 8 against a dealer 5 is a hit. Doubling 8 is only correct against a 5 or 6 in single-deck games.

A hard 17 against a dealer 5 is a clear stand under basic strategy. The dealer's 5 is a weak upcard with a high chance of busting, so taking another card would only risk my own bust.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 13 against a dealer 4, since the dealer's bust chance is high and hitting risks busting.

Hard 16 vs dealer Ace (S17, no surrender, dealer peeked) — basic strategy is to hit.

Hard 17 against a dealer Ace: basic strategy is to stand, since hitting busts too often.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, and surrender is not offered. Standing loses more often because the dealer is strong.

Hard 19 against a dealer 4 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since the dealer has a high bust chance and 19 is already strong.

Soft 20 against a dealer 9 is a clear stand in basic strategy, since it beats or ties most of the dealer's final totals.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 with no surrender available: basic strategy is to hit. The 16 is two cards, so standing is close, but hitting is slightly better in a 6-deck shoe.

A hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand. Any hit carries a high bust risk, and 20 is already a strong total.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 12 against a dealer 9, because the dealer's strong upcard makes standing worse than the risk of busting.

Hard 18 against a dealer 9 is a stand in basic strategy, because hitting risks busting far more often than it improves the hand.