Klondike Solitaire - A Winning Strategy
Boris Sandberg
Klondike Solitaire, or simply Solitaire, is the classic
solitaire game. Klondike is probably the best known solitaire
game in the world. The rules of this game are known to almost
everyone.
Not all games of Klondike Solitaire are solvable. Playing
Klondike game involves a lot of guesswork and it is the main
reason why you do not win the vast majority of the games.
This article covers some strategy tips that that could be
helpful for improving your win/loss ratio.
1. Turn up the first card off the deck before making any other
moves. It increases the initial number of possible moves and
gives you the opportunity to make a better choice.
2. Always move an Ace or Deuce to the foundation whenever it is
possible. This rule seems to be clear and logical and does not
need any further explanation.
3. Expose hidden cards. If you have a choice from several
possible moves that expose hidden cards, choose column with the
largest number of hidden cards.
4. Hold off the moves that are not important. The best move is
one that provides you with opportunity to make other moves or
expose hidden cards.
5. Do not empty a tableau pile if you do not have a King to put
it in. You gain nothing if you get an empty pile. A space in
Klondike solitaire can only be filled by a King or a sequence
starting with a King, so leave your options open.
6. If you have a choice between a black King and a red King to
fill a space with, be cautious in your decision. Look at the
color of the blocking cards and make the appropriate color
choice. For example, if you have a red Jack that blocks some
hidden cards, you have to select a red King and than wait for a
black Queen.
There are two basic ways to deal cards from the stock in this
game: player deals either the cards at a time, or only one card
is dealt at a time. The recommendations given above are
applicable to both variations. The only difference for the
“deal three at a time” variation is that you have to pay close
attention to the order of the cards in the order of cards in
the deck. Some people suggest dealing all the cards to the
waste pile once without making any moves and remember the order
of the cards in the deck.
If you play computerized version of Klondike, you can use the
unlimited undo function as many times as you want to try
different choices and to maximize your chances of winning.
About The Author: Boris Sandberg is a developer of the BVS
Solitaire Collection, a set of about 400 different solitaire
card games, including Spider Solitaire. For more information
please visit
http://www.bvssolitaire.com/klondike-solitaire.htm
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