Blackjack table

Splitting aces gives each ace a chance to form a strong hand, which is much better than playing soft 12 against the dealer's 8.

Standing on hard 17 against a dealer ace has a better expected return than hitting or doubling.

With soft 16 against a dealer 6, doubling is the best basic-strategy play.

A hard 20 against a dealer ten is a strong standing hand; hitting, doubling, or splitting would lower its expected value.

With a hard 13 against a dealer 7, hitting is preferable to standing; doubling is too risky.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 7, hitting has better expected value than standing.

With hard 17 against a dealer 10, standing has a higher expected value than hitting or doubling.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand against a dealer 7; hitting, doubling, or splitting tens would reduce expected value.

Hard 6 against a dealer 10 is far too weak to stand, and doubling is unfavorable.

Hard 11 against a dealer 10-value card is a strong hit, and doubling is unavailable on this three-card hand.

A hard 20 is a strong hand against a dealer ten; hitting risks busting for little potential gain.

Hard 17 is a strong standing hand against a dealer 3; hitting or doubling adds unnecessary bust risk.

A hard 20 is extremely strong against a dealer 3; hitting, doubling, or splitting tens would reduce expected value.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is best played by hitting; standing loses too often, and doubling is too risky.

With a hard 9 against a dealer 2, hitting is preferable to doubling.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 2, hitting is the basic-strategy play.

Hard 15 against a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing is more likely to lose.

Soft 13 against a dealer 2 is too weak to stand, and doubling is not favorable. Hitting improves the hand without risking an immediate bust.

Soft 15 is too weak to stand against a dealer 2, and hitting cannot bust this hand.

Soft 17 is too weak to stand against a dealer 2, and hitting cannot bust this hand.

Hard 17 is a stand against a dealer 2; hitting risks busting with little upside.

Splitting 8s against a dealer 9 offers better expected value than playing a hard 16.

Hard 11 against a dealer 9 is a strong doubling opportunity, including after a split.

Hard 13 against a dealer 9 is a hit under basic strategy.

With soft 17 against a dealer 7, hitting is the best play; the ace can count as 1 if the next card is high.

Hard 16 is a weak hand against a dealer 7; hitting gives a better chance than standing.

With a hard 13 against a dealer 7, hitting offers a better chance than standing; doubling is too risky.

A hard 19 is a strong hand against a dealer 7; hitting risks busting for little potential gain.