Solitaire Strategy
Your win rate in Klondike depends not only on luck but heavily on your choices. Here are nine strategies, from basics to advanced, that raise your chances of winning.
Basic
Basic
Flip Face-Down Cards First
Prioritize moves that reveal hidden information.
BasicSend Aces and Twos Up Immediately
Move the low cards that form the base of the foundations right away.
BasicThe Value of Empty Columns
An empty column is a temporary workspace and a slot for a King.
BasicKings to Empty Columns
Move a King to open face-down cards and start a long sequence.
Intermediate
Intermediate
Foundation Restraint
Moving cards up too soon removes the material for tableau builds.
IntermediatePlan the Color Order
Read the alternating-color rule ahead to design your move order.
IntermediateManage Stock Cycling
Plan when to recycle the stock and which cards to leave behind.
Advanced
Advanced
Track Cards in Draw 3
Calculate the position of the card you want in the three-card cycle.
AdvancedRead the Whole Board
Work backward through the whole board's chain before making a move.