Playable solitaire

Canfield Solitaire

A famously demanding classic with a thirteen-card reserve and foundations that begin on a random rank.

Rules Challenging Winning (test player) Moderate · 45 % Time About 12 min Decks 1 deck Luck 4/5 Skill 4/5
Starting game…
Our automated player won 45 of 100 deals using the same strategy and computation limit. This is the test player's result, not mathematical solvability or a measured human win rate.

Rules and tips

How to play Canfield Solitaire

Build foundations up by suit from the base rank, wrapping king to ace. Build tableau down in alternating colours.

How to play

  1. Place thirteen cards in the reserve.
  2. One card sets the foundation base rank.
  3. Deal one open card to each tableau pile.
  4. Draw three cards from the stock.
  5. Fill empty tableau spaces from the reserve first.

Strategy tips

  • Reduce the reserve whenever possible.
  • Remember that rank sequences wrap from king to ace.
  • Keep building spaces flexible.
  • Plan stock access across multiple passes.

Frequently asked questions

Is Canfield Solitaire free to play?

Yes. You can play as often as you like, without an account or download.

Can I continue later?

Yes. Your current deal is saved locally in this browser.