Blackjack table

A hard 9 against a dealer 10 is a hit; doubling here is unfavorable.

With a hard 14 against a dealer ten-value upcard, hitting has a better expected return than standing.

With a hard 9 against the dealer's 4, doubling is the strongest basic-strategy play.

Soft 20 is a strong hand against a dealer ten; standing has the best expected value.

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

Hard 18 should stand against a dealer ten-value card; hitting or doubling risks busting too often.

Hard 17 should stand against a dealer 5; hitting risks busting, and doubling is worse.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 4, standing is the basic-strategy play.

A hard 20 is strong even against a dealer 10; splitting tens would sacrifice a highly profitable hand.

Hard 16 against a dealer 7 is more likely to lose by standing, so hitting is the best available play.

With soft 16 against a dealer 2, hitting is better than standing or doubling.

Soft 19 is a strong hand against the dealer's 2, and hitting offers less value than standing.

With a hard 13 against a dealer 2, standing is the basic-strategy play.

Hard 7 against a dealer ten-value card is too weak to stand, and doubling is unfavorable. Hit.

With a hard 15 against a dealer ten-value upcard, hitting has better expected value than standing.

With a hard 14 against a dealer ten, hitting has a better expected return than standing or doubling.

A hard 20 should stand against a dealer ten-value upcard; hitting risks busting with almost no potential upside.

A hard 20 is strong against the dealer’s 5; standing preserves its high chance of winning.

With soft 13 against a dealer 10, hitting is better than standing or doubling.

Soft 16 against a dealer 10-value card should be hit; standing has a poor chance of winning, and a hit cannot bust this hand.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 10-value card, hitting is better than standing.

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

A hard 12 against a dealer 9 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often, and doubling is unfavorable.

Soft 13 against a dealer 4 is a hit; doubling is better reserved for stronger dealer matchups.

Hard 13 against a dealer 4 is a stand; the dealer has a substantial chance of busting.