Blackjack table

Hard 11 against a dealer 10-value upcard is a standard double, maximizing value with strong drawing potential.

Stand on hard 17 against a dealer 7; hitting has too high a bust risk and doubling is unfavorable.

Stand on hard 20 against a dealer 10; it is already a very strong total and hitting risks busting.

Hit 12 against the dealer's 10-value upcard; standing is typically worse, and doubling is not appropriate.

Hit hard 16 against a dealer 10; standing has a worse expected value.

Hard 13 against a dealer 9 is too weak to stand; hitting has the better expected value.

Soft 13 versus a dealer 4 is best played as a hit; doubling is not favorable against this upcard.

Stand on hard 13 against dealer 4; the dealer's weak upcard gives favorable bust pressure.

Soft 16 is too weak to stand against an ace, and doubling is not favorable here. Hit to improve while retaining the ace as a flexible value.

Stand on hard 19 against dealer 8; drawing risks busting and 19 is already a strong total.

Double 9 against a dealer 9: the extra card has strong value and doubling is the basic-strategy play.

Stand on hard 16 versus dealer 3 under basic strategy; the dealer's weak upcard makes standing preferable to taking bust risk.

Hard 15 against a dealer 3 is a stand under basic strategy, since the dealer has a substantial chance to bust.

A hard 5 should be hit against a dealer 2; doubling is not favorable at this total.

With a hard 8 against a dealer 2, hitting is clearly optimal; standing has too little winning potential.

Stand on hard 18 against a dealer 2; hitting has substantial bust risk and is not justified.

Double 7 versus dealer 9 under basic strategy; the extra card gives the best expected value versus a strong upcard.

Stand on hard 13 against a dealer 2; the dealer's weak upcard makes waiting for a bust preferable to risking an immediate bust.

Hard 16 versus a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing gives the dealer too much equity. Doubling is not appropriate on 16.

Hard 12 against a dealer 8 should hit under basic strategy; standing gives the dealer too much advantage.

Hard 17 should stand against a dealer 8; hitting has a high bust risk and does not improve expected value.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 should hit under basic strategy, as standing has a poor chance to win.

Hit hard 16 against a dealer 9; standing is typically worse against the dealer's strong upcard.

Double 10 against dealer 2; this is a favorable doubling spot with a strong chance to improve on one card.