Blackjack table

Soft 13 is too weak to stand against a dealer 8, and doubling is not profitable here, so I take a hit to improve the hand.

Holding 13 against a dealer 8 is a stiff hand, and the dealer is likely to make a hand, so hitting gives the best chance to improve without excessive bust risk.

Hard 19 is a strong hand against a dealer 8, so standing maximizes expected value. Hitting risks busting with little upside.

Hard 8 vs dealer 4 is a hitting hand; doubling is only correct against dealer 5 or 6.

Standing on 13 against a dealer 4 is correct basic strategy, as the dealer is likely to bust with a stiff upcard.

Soft 13 vs dealer 5 is a strong doubling spot in basic strategy, especially with the dealer standing on soft 17 and doubling allowed on any first two cards.

With a total of 11 against a dealer 10, doubling is the optimal play to maximize expected value on a strong hand.

Dealer shows a 10, and my 14 is too weak to stand against a likely 20. I need to hit to improve my hand.

With a hard 8 against a dealer 4, basic strategy says to hit rather than double, since the dealer's upcard is not weak enough to justify doubling.

Standing on 14 against a dealer 4 is correct because the dealer is likely to bust or make a low total, and hitting risks busting our hand.

Basic strategy dictates standing on hard 13 against dealer 2 to avoid busting, as dealer is likely to bust.

Hard 11 is a strong doubling hand against a dealer 10, and doubling maximizes expected value in this spot.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a losing hand, but standing wins only if the dealer busts; hitting gives a chance to improve and is the basic strategy play.

Total 20 is a very strong hand against a dealer 10; hitting risks busting for little gain, so standing maximizes expected value.

With 14 against a dealer 10, hitting gives the best chance to improve while doubling is not appropriate for a 14.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand in basic strategy; hitting risks busting with little upside.

Hard 20 is very strong; hitting or doubling risks busting and splitting tens would sacrifice a near-certain win. Standing is the correct play against a dealer Ace.

With a hard 11 against a dealer 10, doubling is the standard basic strategy play since any 10 or face card gives a strong hand. The dealer has a high chance of busting or making a lower total, so maximizing the bet is correct.

With a hard 13 against dealer upcard 4, standing is the correct basic strategy since the dealer is likely to bust or make a weak hand.

Hard 12 is weak against a dealer upcard of 10, so hitting gives the best chance to improve without excessive bust risk.

I have a strong 19 and the dealer shows a 10. Hitting risks busting, and standing gives a good chance to win if the dealer doesn't have a 20 or 21.

Holding 20 is a strong made hand, and the dealer showing a ten is less likely to bust; hitting or doubling risks a sure strong total. Standing maximizes expected value here.

Hard 13 against a dealer queen is a losing hand; hitting gives the best chance to improve to 17 or better without the risk of doubling into a likely dealer strong hand.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is a losing hand, so hitting gives the best chance to improve to 17 or better before the dealer's strong upcard.

Hard 19 is a strong made hand and the dealer's 3 upcard is a likely bust card, so hitting or doubling risks a good position without enough gain. Standing maximizes expected value.

Total 20 is a very strong hand; hitting or doubling risks busting, and splitting tens would sacrifice a likely winner. Standing maximizes expected value against a dealer upcard of K.