How to Play Xì Dách (Vietnamese Blackjack) — Rules & Setup Guide | Card Games Academy

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How to Play Xì Dách (Vietnamese Blackjack) — Rules & Setup Guide | Card Games Academy

Starting Hand Total	Probability	Recommended Action
Xi Ban (A + any face card)	4.8%	Automatic win
Xi Dach (A + face card)	4.8%	Automatic win
20 (face + face, or 10+10)	8.2%	Always stand
17-19	15.3%	Usually stand
14-16	18.7%	Marginal — depends on dealer
11-13	22.4%	Usually hit
4-10	25.8%	Always hit

Your Total	Bust Probability on Next Hit	Decision
12	31%	Hit (favorable)
13	38%	Hit
14	46%	Marginal
15	54%	Stand if dealer shows weak
16	62%	Stand (risky to hit)
17	69%	Always stand
18	77%	Always stand
19	85%	Always stand
20	92%	Always stand

Rule Variant	House Edge	Notes
Dealer hits on 16	3.5%	Standard
Dealer stands on 16	2.2%	More favorable
Dealer wins all ties	5.8%	Worst variant
Push on ties	2.0%	Best variant
Xi Ban pays 2:1	-0.5% adjustment	Favors player slightly