Blackjack table

Hard 15 against a dealer 2 is a basic-strategy stand in 6-deck S17; the dealer's bust probability is high enough that hitting risks busting more than standing loses.

Hard 20 is a near-winning hand; splitting kings against a dealer 10 destroys expected value. Standing maximizes chips.

Hard 17 against a dealer 6 is a clear stand per basic strategy; hitting risks busting a made hand while the dealer is likely to bust.

Hard 11 vs dealer 6 is a strong double per basic strategy; dealer bust risk is high and I maximize EV on a favorable total.

Soft 15 (A-4) vs dealer 3 in an S17 game: basic strategy says hit; doubling soft 15 vs 3 is too aggressive since the dealer 3 is a weak but not weak-enough upcard.

Hard 12 vs a dealer 3 is a basic-strategy hit: standing loses whenever the dealer makes 17+, while only 10-value cards bust the draw, giving hitting the better expected value.

I have a hard 17 (A-4-7-5 with the ace counted as 1), which basic strategy says to stand against a dealer 3; hitting risks busting with little upside.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a basic-strategy hit; standing loses more often since the dealer finishes at 17+ too frequently.

Hard 9 against a dealer 4 is a standard basic-strategy double: the dealer's weak upcard has a high bust rate, making it profitable to put more money in with one draw.

Hard 16 against a dealer 2 upcard: basic strategy says stand, since the dealer's bust probability is high with a small upcard and hitting 16 risks busting.

Hard 12 against a dealer King is a basic-strategy hit; standing wins only if the dealer busts, while hitting improves expected value despite modest bust risk.

Hard 13 against a dealer 8 is a basic-strategy hit: standing on 13 vs a strong upcard loses far more often than the bust risk of drawing one card.

Hard 18 vs dealer 8 is a clear stand in basic strategy; hitting only risks busting a made hand.

Hard 18 vs dealer Queen (10) is a clear stand per basic strategy; hitting only improves marginally and doubling hard 18 is far too risky.

Hard 5 vs dealer 10 is a mandatory hit; no chance to stand or double profitably.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a marginal losing spot, but basic strategy says hit: standing wins only if the dealer busts, while drawing one card can improve to 17-21 without high bust risk. With 12, only a ten busts me (about 31% of the remaining shoe), so hitting has higher expected value than standing.

Hard 16 vs dealer 10 is a basic-strategy hit; standing loses more often than drawing since the dealer with a Queen likely has 17-20.

Hard 12 against a dealer 2 is a marginal spot, but basic strategy for a 6-deck shoe says hitting loses slightly less than standing since the dealer busts less often with a 2.

Hard 13 against a dealer Ace is a clear basic-strategy hit; the dealer's strong upcard makes standing too passive, and doubling is unwarranted.

Hard 14 against a dealer ace is a clear basic-strategy hit; standing wins only when the dealer busts, which is unlikely from an ace.

Hard 16 against an ace is a losing spot either way; standing avoids busting immediately and lets the dealer possibly break.

Hard 20 against a dealer 8 is a near-certain winner; standing maximizes expected value, while doubling or splitting tens would only risk a dominant hand.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is a losing hand if stood; basic strategy with no surrender available is to hit and try to improve to 17-21.

I have a hard 20, which is nearly unbeatable; only a dealer 21 or push can beat or tie it, so hitting risks an almost certain bust for no gain.

Hard 12 vs dealer 8 is a losing standing position; basic strategy calls for a hit since only four card ranks bust me and dealer 8 is strong.