Blackjack table

Hard 14 against a dealer 7 is too weak to stand on, since the dealer's likely total is 17 or better. Basic strategy says hit, and doubling is not favorable on a hard 14.

Hard 16 against a dealer 7 is a hit by basic strategy: the dealer is likely to make 17 or better, so standing on 16 loses more often than hitting.

Hard 8 against a dealer 9 is best played as a hit under basic strategy. Doubling is only recommended on 9 through 11, and a total of 8 is too weak for it.

Hard 16 against a dealer 9 is a basic strategy hit: standing loses more often than hitting, and the dealer has a strong chance of making 19 or better.

Hard 20 against a dealer 9 is a very strong hand. Standing is correct basic strategy, and splitting tens is worse in expectation.

Hard 17 against a dealer 7 is a stand in basic strategy; hitting risks busting too often and doubling is wrong.

Hard 10 against a dealer ten: basic strategy says hit rather than double, since the dealer has already peeked and the double edge is marginal.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is a losing spot either way, but basic strategy says hit since standing loses more often. The dealer has peeked and has no blackjack.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand in basic strategy; hitting risks busting and gains little.

Soft 18 against a dealer 8 (stands on all 17s) is a basic strategy hit, since standing on 18 has lower EV than hitting; doubling is reserved for dealer 3-6.

Hard 15 against a dealer 8 is a hit in basic strategy, since standing wins less often than drawing, and the dealer peeked so there is no blackjack.

Hard 20 (A+7+7+5 = 20) against a dealer 8 is a strong hand, so standing is clearly correct; hitting risks busting and ruining a likely winner.

Hard 14 against a dealer ten is a losing hand either way, but basic strategy says hit because standing loses more often, and doubling is not advised here.

Hard 16 against a dealer ten is a losing spot either way, but basic strategy says hit with a 3-card 16 vs 10 since standing loses more often; the multi-card composition has little effect here.

Hand totals 20 (4+10+2+4) against a dealer ten; standing is clearly correct since hitting risks busting on almost any card.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand against a dealer King; basic strategy says to stand rather than split tens or double.

Hard 13 against a dealer 2 is a basic strategy stand, since the dealer busts often enough with a weak upcard and doubling is not correct here.

Hard 18 against a dealer 6 is a standard stand; the dealer is likely to bust and hitting or doubling would risk a worse hand.

Hard 15 against a dealer 8 is a hit by basic strategy. Standing wins only if the dealer busts, which is too unlikely, and doubling on 15 is not favorable.

Hard 17 against a dealer 8 should stand, since hitting risks busting too often for little gain. Chat is off, so the table message is empty.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a basic strategy hit. The dealer has already peeked and has no blackjack, but standing on 13 still loses more often than hitting, and doubling is not appropriate.

Hard 14 (3+Q+A with the ace counted as 1) against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, since the dealer makes 17+ most of the time. Hitting is the standard basic strategy play.

Soft 17 against a dealer 6 is a standard double in basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to bust and a double can't bust on a single card.

Hard 19 against a dealer Ace (dealer stands on soft 17, and has already peeked for blackjack) is a clear stand; hitting or doubling has lower expected value.

Hard 17 against a dealer 3 is a stand by basic strategy; hitting risks busting and doubling is not appropriate.

Hard 8 against a dealer ten is a basic strategy hit; doubling is not favorable here and standing on 8 is too weak.

Hard 18 against a dealer ten is a stand; hitting risks busting on most cards and has lower expected value than standing.