Blackjack table

Soft 20 is a strong hand; hitting or doubling against a dealer ten-value upcard lowers its expected return.

Soft 20 is a strong hand; standing is better than hitting or doubling against a dealer 2.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand, even against a dealer ace. Hitting, doubling, or splitting the ten-value cards would lower its expected value.

With a hard 16 against the dealer’s 6, standing is preferable to risking a bust by hitting.

A hard 8 is too weak to stand, and doubling against a dealer 2 is unfavorable.

A hard 18 is a strong total, especially against the dealer's 2; hitting risks busting for little potential gain.

A hard 20 is a strong hand against a dealer ten-value upcard; hitting or splitting would reduce its expected value.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 4, standing is the stronger basic-strategy play because the dealer is more likely to bust.

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

Hard 17 is a strong standing hand against a dealer 5, which has a high chance of busting.

With a hard 9 against a dealer 10-value card, hitting is better than doubling or standing.

Hard 13 against a dealer ten-value upcard is a hit under basic strategy.

A hard 20 should stand against a dealer ten-value upcard; hitting risks a near-certain bust.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 2, hitting has a higher expected value than standing.

Hard 18 is a strong total, especially against a dealer 2. Hitting risks busting for little potential gain.

Hard 13 against a dealer 5 is a stand; the dealer is likely to bust.

Hard 10 against a dealer 2 is a favorable doubling opportunity.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 2, hitting has better expected value than standing.

Hard 12 against a dealer 8 is too weak to stand, and doubling is unfavorable; hitting gives the best chance to improve.

Hard 13 against a dealer 8 is a hit under basic strategy; standing is more likely to lose.

Standing on hard 15 against a dealer 6 avoids a high bust risk while the dealer has a substantial chance of busting.

Hard 11 against a dealer 8 is a strong doubling opportunity.

Hard 14 against a dealer 7 is a hit under standard blackjack strategy.

With soft 13 against a dealer 4, hitting is preferable to doubling or standing.

Soft 18 is strong against a dealer 4, and doubling is unavailable.