Blackjack table

Soft 19 is already a strong total against a dealer 2, and doubling here adds risk without a clear edge, so standing is the better play.

Hard 15 against a dealer 3 is a stand under basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to bust. Doubling needs a stronger total.

Hard 17 against a dealer 3 is a stand: the dealer is weak and busts often, and doubling or hitting here risks more chips than it gains.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is a losing stand, and doubling with 14 is weak, so hitting is the basic-strategy play.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, and doubling is only worth it on 9 to 11, so hitting gives the best expected value.

A hard 8 is too weak to stand or double against a dealer 10, so hitting gives the best chance to improve without risking a double bet.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, so hitting is the standard basic-strategy play to improve the total.

Hard 16 against a dealer 9 is a losing stand, and doubling is only worthwhile with a stronger total, so hitting gives the best expected value.

Hard 19 is a strong total that beats most dealer outcomes, and the dealer's 9 upcard gives little reason to risk a bust by hitting.

Hard 20 is a strong total that beats most dealer outcomes, and splitting or hitting would only add risk against a dealer 7. Standing keeps the hand intact.

Hard 17 against a dealer 2 is a stand in basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to bust. Doubling here would risk more chips than the expected gain.

Hard 8 against a dealer 7 is a weak total that cannot stand, and doubling with a small total is not worth the extra risk, so I take a card to improve.

Hard 10 against a dealer 7 is a clear hit since standing on 10 is weak and any card 2 through 9 keeps the hand flexible, with no bust risk on the next draw.

A hard 18 is a strong standing total against the dealer's 7, and hitting risks busting on a card that would take it over 21. Standing is the basic-strategy play here.

Hard 13 against a dealer 4 is a stand in basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to bust. Doubling here risks more chips than it gains.

Soft 18 against a dealer 8 is a stand under basic strategy, since doubling is only worthwhile against weaker dealer upcards. Hitting risks turning a strong total into a weaker one.

Hard 15 against a dealer 6 is a stand under basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to bust and hitting risks busting myself.

Hard 12 against a dealer 2 is a hit under basic strategy, since the dealer's weak upcard does not justify standing on 12. Doubling is not favorable with only 12.

Hard 20 is a strong standing hand, and the dealer's 3 upcard is weak, so standing gives the best expected outcome; splitting or doubling a 20 is not favorable.

Hard 11 against a dealer Queen is a strong doubling spot since 10s are the most likely draw and the dealer is weak on a 10 upcard. Doubling maximizes expected value here with the bet of 10 chips.

Soft 15 against a dealer 7 is a weak double, and basic strategy favors hitting here since the dealer's 7 is a strong upcard. Hitting keeps the soft total flexible without risking extra chips on a double.

Hard 15 against a dealer 7 is a losing stand because the dealer likely makes 17 or better, and busting on one card is less likely than improving, so hitting is the basic-strategy play.

Hard 17 against dealer 3 is a stand, since the dealer's weak upcard gives a good chance to win without taking another card. Doubling 17 here is not worth the extra risk.