Should you split tens in Blackjack?

[Jonah]

In Blackjack, splitting tens is generally not recommended. The reasoning is that a hand with two tens (totaling 20) is already a strong hand, and splitting them would risk turning a solid hand into two weaker ones. Statistically, the chance of improving both hands from a split is not as high as sticking with a 20.
However, some players may consider splitting tens in specific situations, such as when they have a strong reason to believe that the dealer is likely to bust or when using certain advanced strategies, but in most cases, the optimal play is to stand on a 20
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[CR7]

You are absolutely correct in stating that splitting tens in Blackjack is generally not recommended due to the high probability of having a strong hand with a total of 20. By splitting tens, you are essentially breaking up an already strong hand into two potentially weaker hands. In most scenarios, the expected value of splitting tens is lower than standing on a total of 20.

However, there can be certain advanced strategies or specific conditions where splitting tens might be considered by some players. For instance, if the player believes that the dealer is likely to bust based on the visible card, splitting tens might be a strategic move to capitalize on a potentially weak dealer hand. Additionally, card counting strategies and other advanced techniques could influence a player's decision to split tens in specific situations.

In conclusion, while splitting tens can be tempting, especially in certain circumstances, the generally recommended and statistically optimal play is to stand on a hand totaling 20 in Blackjack.