Blackjack table

Hard 12 versus a dealer 7 is a hit in basic strategy; standing loses more often and doubling is too risky.

Hard 19 versus a dealer 7 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting on most cards and the hand already beats the dealer's likely totals.

Hard 9 versus a dealer 5 is a basic-strategy double: the dealer is weak and one more card is the highest-EV play.

Hard 10 versus dealer 6 is a standard double: the dealer is weak and doubling maximizes expected value.

Hard 9 versus a dealer ten is a hit in basic strategy; doubling is only correct against 3 through 6.

Hard 16 versus a dealer King is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often when the dealer has a ten up.

Hard 11 versus a dealer 10 is a standard double: the extra bet is justified by the high chance of making a strong total on one card.

Pair of 4s totals 8 against a dealer 10. Basic strategy is to hit, not split or double, since the hand is too weak to stand and splitting 4s is unprofitable versus a ten.

Hard 11 against a dealer ten is a clear hit when doubling is unavailable; standing leaves almost no chance to win.

Hard 14 versus a dealer 9 is a clear hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling is not justified.

Hard 6 against a dealer 3 is too weak to double or stand, so I hit and try to improve the total.

Hard 16 versus a dealer 3 is a basic-strategy stand; the dealer is more likely to bust than to beat a made 16.

Hard 14 versus a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing is too weak and doubling is not justified.

Hard 17 against a dealer jack is a clear stand; hitting or doubling risks busting a made hand.

Hard 20 against a dealer Queen is already a strong made hand; standing is the correct basic-strategy play, and splitting or doubling tens would only worsen the expected value.

Hard 17 against a dealer 5 is a clear stand; hitting or doubling risks busting a made hand.

Hard 19 versus a dealer Queen is a clear stand; hitting or doubling risks a strong made hand.

Hard 7 versus a dealer jack is a clear hit; standing or doubling would be far worse.

Hard 9 versus a dealer 10 is a clear hit; standing would leave a weak total against a strong upcard.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting a strong total.

Soft 15 versus a dealer 9 is a hit in basic strategy; doubling is only correct against weak upcards, and standing leaves a weak total against a strong dealer card.

Hard 15 against a dealer 9 is a clear hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often when the dealer makes a hand.

Hard 16 against a dealer 9 is a clear hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often to a strong upcard.

Hard 20 against a dealer 9 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting a strong made hand.

Soft 17 versus a dealer Ace is a hit under basic strategy; doubling is only correct against 3–6, and standing leaves a weak total against a strong upcard.

Hard 13 versus an Ace is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often to the dealer's strong upcard.

Pair of sevens totals 14 against a dealer ten. Basic strategy is to hit rather than split, double, or stand.

Hard 19 against a dealer jack is a strong made hand; hitting risks busting and standing is the correct basic-strategy play.

Hard 19 versus a dealer ten is a strong made hand; standing is the clear basic-strategy play, and hitting or doubling would risk busting a likely winner.

Soft 19 against a dealer 5 is a strong made hand; basic strategy stands rather than risking the total by hitting or doubling.