Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The traps beginners often fall into.

The most common mistake is moving cards to the foundations too soon. If you move up a card the tableau build needs, the alternating-color chain breaks and you get stuck.

Filling an empty column with just any King in a hurry is also a mistake. Before you lose that flexibility, weigh which King opens a face-down card or starts a long build.

Getting into the habit of finishing your available tableau moves before cycling the stock, rather than flipping it blindly, greatly reduces mistakes.