Blackjack table

Hard 12 against the dealer’s 7 is a hit by basic strategy; standing is likely to lose to the dealer’s stronger upcard.

A hard 19 is strong against the dealer’s 7; hitting risks busting, so stand.

A total of 9 is a strong double against the dealer’s 5, so doubling has higher expected value than hitting or standing.

A hard 10 against the dealer’s 6 is a favorable spot to double, taking one card while the dealer is vulnerable to busting.

A hard 9 against a dealer 10-value card is too weak to double; basic strategy is to hit.

A hard 16 against the dealer’s 10-value upcard is unfavorable, but standing loses more often; hitting gives the best expected outcome.

With a hard 11 against a dealer 10, doubling is the strongest standard play; the dealer has already checked for blackjack.

A pair of 4s is a hard 8, which should be hit against the dealer’s 10-value card. Splitting 4s is only favorable against weaker dealer upcards.

With a hard 11 against a dealer 10-value upcard, hitting is the best legal action; standing would leave a weak total.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is too weak to stand, and doubling would risk more on a poor hand. Hit to try to improve.

A hard 6 is too low to stand or double, even against a dealer 3. Hit to improve the hand.

Stand on hard 16 against a dealer 3; the dealer has a relatively high chance of busting, so hitting risks busting without enough upside.

Hard 14 against a dealer 7 is too weak to stand; hitting has the better expected value.

Hard 17 against a dealer 10 is a stand by basic strategy; hitting risks busting too often.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand against a dealer 10-value upcard. Standing is far better than risking the hand by hitting or splitting.

A hard 17 is strong enough to stand, especially against the dealer’s 5, where the dealer has a high chance of busting.

Standing on 19 is the best play against a dealer 10-value card; hitting risks busting, and doubling is unfavorable.

A hard 7 against a dealer 10 is too weak to stand or double; hit to improve the hand.

A total of 9 is too weak to stand against a dealer 10; hitting offers the best chance to improve.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is best played by standing; hitting risks busting without a favorable enough payoff.

Soft 15 is too weak to stand against a dealer 9, and basic strategy favors hitting rather than doubling.

A hard 15 against the dealer’s 9 is a poor standing hand; hitting gives the best expected outcome despite the risk of busting.

Hard 16 against a dealer 9 is unfavorable to stand on, so hitting offers the better expected outcome despite the bust risk.

A total of 20 is a very strong hand. Hitting risks busting, so I should stand even against the dealer’s 9.

Soft 17 is too weak to stand against an ace, and basic strategy favors hitting rather than doubling in this situation.

Hard 13 is too weak to stand against an ace; basic strategy calls for a hit.

A pair of 7s should be hit against a dealer 10; standing on 14 is unfavorable, and splitting is not recommended against this strong upcard.

A hard 19 is strong against a dealer 10; hitting risks busting, while standing gives the best expected outcome.

A hard 19 is strong enough to stand against a dealer 10; hitting risks busting, and doubling is not advantageous.

Soft 19 is strong against the dealer’s 5, so standing avoids risking a good total and lets the dealer play out a weak upcard.