Blackjack table

Doubling hard 9 against a dealer 3 is the basic-strategy play.

With a hard 16 against a dealer 7, hitting has a better expected return than standing or doubling.

Standing on hard 17 against a dealer 2 is the best play; hitting risks busting for little potential gain.

A hard 20 is very strong against a dealer 10-value card. Splitting or hitting would give up substantial expected value.

A hard 20 is strong against a dealer 9; splitting tens or taking another card would lower its expected value.

With hard 16 against a dealer 10, hitting is preferable to standing when surrender is unavailable.

A hard 18 is a strong standing hand against a dealer 10; hitting risks busting for little potential gain.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 10, hitting has a better expected return than standing.

Standing on hard 17 against a dealer ten has a higher expected value than hitting.

Soft 17 is too weak to stand against a dealer 10, and doubling is unfavorable. Hitting is the best play.

Soft 18 is usually a losing stand against a dealer ten-value upcard; hitting offers a better chance to improve without busting.

Soft 20 is a strong hand against a dealer ten-value upcard; hitting risks weakening it, and doubling is unavailable.

With soft 15 against a dealer 7, hitting is the best play; doubling is too risky against a strong upcard.

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

A hard 20 is a strong hand; splitting tens against a dealer ten gives up that advantage.

With a hard 5, hitting is preferable to standing or doubling, even against the dealer’s 6.

A hard 7 cannot bust on the next card, so hitting is clearly better than standing against a dealer 6.

With a hard 17 against a dealer 6, standing is best; hitting risks busting unnecessarily.

Hard 20 is a strong hand, and the dealer's 4 is a weak upcard. Standing avoids unnecessary bust risk.

Standing on a hard 12 against a dealer 5 avoids the high risk of busting while the dealer has a vulnerable upcard.

A hard 20 against a dealer 9 is very strong; splitting tens or taking another card would reduce expected value.

Hard 10 against a dealer 5 is a strong doubling opportunity.

Doubling hard 9 against a dealer 3 offers better expected value than hitting.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 3, hitting has better expected value than standing.

Stand on hard 17 against a dealer 3; hitting carries a high risk of busting.

A hard 20 against a dealer 7 is very strong; standing is better than splitting tens or risking a hit.