SOLITAIRE TIPS

Solitaire Tips: 15 Practical Ways to Play Better

Strong Solitaire play is about creating options rather than simply making the first legal move you see.

Prioritize hidden cards

When two moves are legal, look for the move that exposes a face-down tableau card. Revealing information can open several future moves.

Use empty columns carefully

An empty tableau column is especially useful for moving a King and a sequence beneath it. Avoid filling empty columns without a clear plan.

Think before moving to the foundation

A low card is often safe to move to a foundation, but check whether it is currently helping you build a tableau sequence.

Plan stock moves

Before drawing, scan the tableau for moves that could change which cards you can access. Good stock management reduces dead ends.

Use Undo to learn

Undo is useful for comparing choices. If one line quickly exposes more cards, you have learned something useful about the position.

More useful habits

1. Reveal face-down cards early.
2. Preserve useful alternating-color sequences.
3. Look for moves that create an empty column.
4. Don't block a useful King unnecessarily.
5. Consider several moves before committing.
6. Keep track of which cards are buried.
7. Don't move cards simply because a move is legal.
8. Prefer moves that increase future choices.
9. Use the waste pile deliberately.
10. Review the position after every reveal.

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