Topic
The mathematically correct play for every starting hand against every dealer upcard.
Hard 15 against a dealer 6 is a stand in standard basic strategy. Learn why standing beats hitting despite the weak total, plus soft-hand, surrender, rule, and counting distinctions.
Hard 15 against a dealer 7 is a hit in standard basic strategy. Learn why hitting is correct despite the immediate bust risk, plus pair, soft-hand, rule, and counting distinctions.
Hard 15 against a dealer 8 is a hit in standard basic strategy. Learn why hitting beats standing despite the 53.85% immediate bust risk, plus surrender, rules, and advanced exceptions.
Hard 15 against a dealer 9 is a hit in standard basic strategy. Learn why hitting beats standing despite the 53.85% immediate bust risk, when surrender applies, and how counting can change the play.
Hard 15 against a dealer Ace is rule-dependent: usually hit, but surrender in an H17 game when late surrender is offered. Learn the exact rule, bust math, and common mistakes.
Basic strategy says to hit hard 14 against a dealer Ace. Learn why taking another card is correct despite the 46.15% immediate bust risk, plus the rule and hand-type distinctions that matter.
Basic strategy says to hit hard 14 against a dealer 10. Learn why taking another card is correct despite the 46.15% immediate bust risk, plus the pair, rule, and counting distinctions that matter.
Basic strategy says to hit hard 14 against a dealer 9. Learn why taking another card is correct despite the 46.15% immediate bust risk, plus the pair, soft-hand, and counting distinctions that matter.
Basic strategy says to hit hard 14 against a dealer 8. Learn why taking another card is correct despite the 46.15% immediate bust risk, plus the pair, soft-hand, and counting exceptions that matter.
Basic strategy says to hit hard 14 against a dealer 7. Learn why the decision flips after dealer 6, how to think about the 46.15% immediate bust risk, and which exceptions matter.
Basic strategy says to stand on hard 14 against a dealer 6. Learn why standing is correct, the 46.15% immediate hit bust risk, and the pair and soft-hand exceptions that matter.
Basic strategy says to stand on hard 14 against a dealer 5. Learn why standing is correct, how dealer bust risk drives the decision, and which pair and advanced exceptions matter.
