How many moves in solitaire is good?
- The number of moves considered "good" in Solitaire—particularly Klondike Solitaire, the most popular version—depends on whether you're playing a standard draw-1 or draw-3 game and whether you're aiming for a high score, fast time, or move efficiency.
- Here's a breakdown:
🎯 What Is a Good Number of Moves in Solitaire?
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Benchmarks for a "Good" Solitaire Game
🧮 Under 120 Moves (Draw 1)
- Sign of efficient, strategic play
- Likely involved careful planning and optimal card sequencing
- Typical for experienced players
🧠 Under 150 Moves (Draw 3)
- Draw 3 is harder due to limited access to deck cards
- Under 150 suggests smart tableau management and deck cycling
🏆 Elite or Speedrun-Level Play
- - Under 100 moves: Rare, expert-level strategy
- - Often achieved by advanced players or those using undo/restart tactics effectively
- - More common in replayable or pre-seeded games
🚩 Be Cautious of:
- - Just counting moves isn't enough — in some scoring systems, speed or foundation cards matter more.
- - Using undo can reduce move count artificially (but some games penalize it in scoring).
💡 Pro Tip:
If you're consistently winning in 120–150 moves, you're doing well. You can improve further by:
- - Practicing tableau efficiency
- - Memorizing sequences
- - Planning several moves ahead
